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RIYADH: The agricultural development program Reef Saudi is backing 鈥淟omi Hasawi,鈥� an exhibition dedicated to the lime fruit that grows in Al-Ahsa region of 海角直播.

Reef Saudi, formally known as the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, which is participating as a gold sponsor, is a government entity supporting the industry鈥檚 development in the Kingdom.

The lime is grown widely in the Eastern Province, particularly in Al-Ahsa Oasis, and locals have been farming it for centuries.

The exhibition, organized by Al-Ahsa Chamber, runs from Aug. 21 until Sept. 6.

Reef Saudi spokesman Majed Al-Buraikan said the program, which supports producers, had provided SR342,000 ($91,000) to the lime sector in the province, benefiting 89 farmers.

This support has boosted production to over 122,400 tonnes, he told the Saudi Press Agency recently.

The fruit sector is a key focus for the program, which aims to diversify local agricultural production, raise efficiency, and contribute to achieving self-sufficiency, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, according to the SPA.

Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, governor of Al-Ahsa, inaugurated the exhibition on Wednesday evening at Al-Ahsa Exhibition Center.

The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, as well as a number of officials, businessmen and women, investors and farmers.

Prince Saud toured the pavilions and viewed the photography exhibition and children鈥檚 corner, as well as live demonstrations in which products were derived from Lomi Hasawi.