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On World Olive Tree Day, Saudi Arabia’s Olive Production Surpasses 351,000 Tons

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,