RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, will host a farmers’ market at Al-Nakheel Avenue in Unaizah from Aug. 15-17 and Aug. 22-24. The market will also be held at Aseeb Farm in Buraidah from April 29-31, 2025, to support farmers and the culinary sector by promoting local crops. The market will feature platforms displaying Qassim’s well-known crops, including agricultural seedlings, dates, vegetables and leafy greens. There will also be a section for families to present popular regional dishes and beverages made from local produce. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including live music and children’s events such as face painting, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The commission aims to enhance and develop farmers’ markets as platforms that sustain national products, support local production, and improve the culinary arts sector.