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Al Qassim Flourishes With 7 Summer Festivals

Al Qassim Region has launched several festivals and activities during summer to attract more visitors and boost the region’s economy.

To this end, Al Qassim Municipality, in collaboration with the private sector, has launched 7 festivals during the summer season of 2024 across the region’s cities and governorates, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

These festivals have witnessed a huge turnout, exceeding 500,000 visitors, owing to their diversity as they combine entertainment, cultural and tourist events that fit all segments of society.

Al Qassim Flourishes With 7 Summer Festivals

During summer, Al Qassim hosts an array of festivals. In June, Al Qassim Municipality kicked off Buraidah Summer Festival, at the King Abdullah National Park in Buraidah city. The festival extends over 60 days. It features a variety of events such as diverse games, theatrical performances, horse shows, motorcycle shows, Hijazi band, and a birds’ park.

Al Qassim Flourishes With 7 Summer Festivals

Moreover, the region’s Municipality launched in June the Summer of Busr Festival 2024 at Prince Faisal bin Mishal Park in the Al-Basr Center, west of Buraidah. The event lasts for 60 days. It includes an array of diverse events and activities, including electric games, shopping stores and food trucks.

Also in June, Al Qassim Municipality kicked off the Dakhna 24 Summer Festival, at Khazzaz Park. The festival extended for 22 days and involved a variety of entertaining activities that suit all age groups, including folk arts, motorcycle shows, fireworks, Hijazi art shows, shopping stores and amusement parks.

Al Qassim Flourishes With 7 Summer Festivals

In addition, the Municipality launched the 24th Uqlat Al-Suqur Summer Festival in June at the Jasmine Park in Uqlat Al-Suqour Governorate. It featured a variety of activities such as horse shows, children’s theatre, food trucks, restaurants and cafes.

Al Qassim Flourishes With 7 Summer Festivals

In August, Al Qassim will hold the annual Buraidah Dates Festival, the main festival in Al Qassim Region and the biggest in the world. The event attracts thousands of visitors, as Buraidah is a key dates producer.

Collaboration with the private sector to organize festivals and events aims to open a marketing avenue for productive families, create job opportunities for youth, and enhance tourism and investment in the region.

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