Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Wednesday inspected the site of Buraidah Heritage Village to review progress of the development work. The project, costing SR7 million, includes a guest house, a market, a heritage mosque and a 40-meter tower. During a briefing, the governor was informed that the project would be opened for the public by next Ramadan. Buraidah is the capital of Al-Qassim region in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. The region is known for its agricultural value to Saudi Arabia. In Buraidah, agriculture is still the cornerstone of the economy. Buraidah is famous for its dates, and holds an annual date market that usually starts in August and lasts up to two or three months. It is the biggest date market in the world in terms of supply, and offers more than 30 varieties. The region hosts more than 8 million palm trees, which produce 205,000 tons of luxury dates annually that are exported regionally and internationally.