BURAIDAH: Ghana’s envoy to the Kingdom, Mohammed Habibu Tijani, visited Buraidah Date Festival on Friday. During his visit, Tijani was briefed in the market square on the economics of the market and auctions in the forests selling dates. He also met farmers and sellers (brokers). The ambassador praised the festival and its diversity of dates and ideal economic environment. He also praised the festival’s distinguished events, programs and activities. The festival was launched by Qassim’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in partnership with Qassim municipality, the Culinary Arts Commission and the National Center for Palms and Dates. The ministry’s director general, Abdulaziz Al-Rajehi, said that Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has “given great attention” to the month-long festival, which will showcase more than 45 kinds of dates. The event will also feature scores of activities and marketing schemes to promote Qassim’s date industry.