{
  "id": 7182601,
  "title": "Emir of Qassim region attends 'Golden Night' at Buraidah International Dates Carnival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/emir-of-qassim-region-attends-golden-night-at-buraidah-international",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:45:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/0oae4iee3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qassim region's Emir Faisal bin Mishaal attended the Golden Night event at the Buraidah International Dates Carnival on Monday evening. The carnival, held at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, brought together officials, stakeholders from the palm and dates sector, business leaders, and farmers. The emir praised the success and distinction of the carnival, emphasizing its economic, agricultural, and tourism significance. He highlighted how the carnival helps elevate the economic value of Saudi dates and opens new avenues for investment, marketing, and industries related to dates. The emir also commended the cultural and tourism programs, diverse events, and economic activities observed during the carnival. He appreciated the efforts of the organizing bodies, government and private sectors, sponsors, and partners, as well as farmers, marketers, traders, organizing committees, work teams, volunteers, and media professionals. The emir stressed the need to build upon these achievements and further develop the carnival as a platform for economy, investment, industry, tourism, and culture. He called for increasing the regional dates' presence both locally and internationally, and capitalizing on the opportunities offered by the palm and dates sector in downstream industries. During the ceremony, the emir awarded the Best Farm Award to farmer Abdullah Al-Hajras for his excellence and production quality. The carnival, which began on August 1, saw a significant increase in offerings and attendance, with over 40 cultural and tourism programs spread across eight sites and the participation of 130 entities and teams.",
  "summary": "Emir of Qassim region Faisal bin Mishaal attended the 'Golden Night' event, highlighting the carnival's economic, cultural, and agricultural success.",
  "key_points": [
    "Qassim region's Emir Faisal bin Mishaal attended Golden Night event",
    "Buraidah International Dates Carnival held at King Khalid Cultural Center",
    "Emir praised carnival's economic, agricultural, and tourism significance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}