AlUla Province Kicks off the Summer Fruit Season

The Summer Fruit Season kicked off on Thursday in AlUla Province. (SPA)
The Summer Fruit Season kicked off on Thursday in AlUla Province. (SPA)
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AlUla Province Kicks off the Summer Fruit Season

The Summer Fruit Season kicked off on Thursday in AlUla Province. (SPA)
The Summer Fruit Season kicked off on Thursday in AlUla Province. (SPA)

The Summer Fruit Season kicked off on Thursday in AlUla Province, offering a variety of the finest local produce at the farmers' market in Al-Manshiyah Square, and will continue until July 24, the Saudi Press Agency said.
Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the Summer Fruit Season is a marketing tool for agricultural products. It raises awareness among farmers of the importance of durable agricultural practices that positively impact product quality and production abundance, added SPA.
AlUla is famous for producing the finest mangoes, grapes, figs, and dates, in addition to Arabic frankincense, one of the traditional plants highly valued for its medicinal and cosmetic uses.
On its first day, the farmers' market in Al-Manshiyah Square witnessed an increasing number of visitors from different nationalities, who came to participate in its events and buy from its various exhibits and products.



Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the “Support for Performance” program to empower non-profit cultural organizations by offering various support solutions based on eligibility and performance measurement, aiming to enhance their participation, impact, and sustainability in the development of the cultural sector.

Deputy Culture Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan highlighted the crucial role of non-profit organizations across the cultural value chain, supporting the National Culture Strategy aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The program is a key enabler of the ministry’s strategy to empower the non-profit sector, aiming to build effective organizations that contribute to cultural development, enhance national values, and increase community engagement.

Applications for support are open during specific periods, with the current application period running until May 15. Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector.