Citrus Farms Enhance Growth of Agricultural Sector in Tabuk

In April 2025, the farms of Tabuk Region saw the blooming of over 90,000 citrus trees spread across more than 8,000 dunums, encompassing a variety of oranges, lemons, tangerines, kumquats, and other renowned regional citrus fruits.
 Tabuk Region stands out as one of the Kingdom's leading agricultural areas, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and comprehensive government support. It is home to over 14,500 farms covering more than 270,000 hectares, promoting crop diversity and the development of innovative agricultural practices. These efforts play an essential role in achieving both environmental and economic sustainability while meeting the needs of the local market.
 In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in Tabuk Eng. Amjad bin Abdullah Thallab highlighted the region's substantial agricultural assets that have contributed to the sector's growth and development. He noted that citrus cultivation has emerged as one of the leading agricultural initiatives in Tabuk.
 Thallab emphasized that the ministry supports farmers through agricultural financing programs, providing modern equipment and training on best agricultural practices.
 The agricultural growth in Tabuk underscores the increasing importance of the sector in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on improving food security and fostering balanced, sustainable economic development across the Kingdom's different regions.