JAZAN: Farmers from across the Jazan region are showing off their finest produce at the 2022 Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival, which opened on Sunday. The event, at King Fahad Park on Sabya Avenue, was opened by Prince Mohammed bin Nasser, the governor of Jazan, in the presence of his deputy Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz. A total of 45 farmers are taking part in the festival, which showcases all of the fruits and crops for which Jazan is famous, including mango, papaya, banana, fig and guava. The event also aims to support local growers and promote the region as a center for agricultural excellence. Sabya Governor Dr. Sultan bin Ajami bin Munakhir was among those promoting the festival, which was organized by the regional branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in collaboration with the governorate, the Cooperative Society for Agricultural Marketing and the municipality of Sabya. The princes were also briefed on the participation of the Jasmine and Aromatic Plants Association, which was represented by 15 farmers, and the participation of the Health Affairs Corner in Jazan.