Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Market Event to Support Local Farmers

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Market Event to Support Local Farmers
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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Market Event to Support Local Farmers

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Market Event to Support Local Farmers

The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, will organize the Farmers Market event at Nakheel Avenue in Unaizah Governorate to support farmers and highlight the crops of the Qassim Region.

The event will take place from August 15 to 17 and August 22 to 24, and at the Aseeb Farm in Buraydah Governorate from August 29 to 31.
According to SPA, it will feature various accompanying events, including live music performances and entertainment for children.

There will also be a dedicated area for families working in the cottage industry to showcase the region's most prominent foods and drinks.
The commission seeks to promote local agricultural products and allow farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers.



Makkah Taxi Service Introduced at Hajj Conference, Exhibition

The RCMC announced that Makkah Taxi began operations on Monday January 13 - SPA
The RCMC announced that Makkah Taxi began operations on Monday January 13 - SPA
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Makkah Taxi Service Introduced at Hajj Conference, Exhibition

The RCMC announced that Makkah Taxi began operations on Monday January 13 - SPA
The RCMC announced that Makkah Taxi began operations on Monday January 13 - SPA

The Hajj Conference and Exhibition marked the launch of Makkah Taxi, a new transportation service developed by the General Transport Center of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC), with the first operating license under the contract concession system in Makkah.
The RCMC announced that Makkah Taxi began operations on Monday, January 13, rolling out in phases to ensure a smooth transition.

According to SPA, the service will operate around the clock, featuring 47 designated locations strategically positioned throughout Makkah at key stations and around the Grand Mosque area for convenient access and efficient service.
Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser presented the Makkah Taxi operating license to the winning company at the conference launch. The fleet is projected to reach approximately 1,800 vehicles by the end of 2025, significantly enhancing transportation services and meeting the growing demand within Makkah.