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Sakaka, January 8, 2026, SPA — The examination and quality committee at the food safety laboratory, affiliated with Al-Jouf Municipality, announced the completion of more than 4,500 precise tests on olive and oil samples participating in the 19th annual Al-Jouf International Olive Festival. The step aims to ensure that all displayed products comply with Saudi and international standards and specifications, providing safe and healthy products for festival visitors, as the festival represents the largest platform for olive producers in the Kingdom. The tests conducted by specialized technical teams included measuring acidity and rancidit

Riyadh, November 26, 2025, SPA — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced that local olive production in the Kingdom has surged past 351,000 tons. This achievement is driven by an increase in cultivated areas across regions with substantial comparative production advantages, raising the total number of olive trees to nearly 21.5 million, including over 18 million fruit-bearing trees. On the occasion of World Olive Tree Day, observed annually on November 26, the ministry highlighted olives as a promising crop that plays a pivotal role in supporting sustainable economic and social development and enhancing food security,