Oman's North Al Sharqiyah Governorate readies 2026 grape festival
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- North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in Oman is preparing for its annual Grape Festival on June 16-17.
- The festival aims to attract over 10,000 visitors and will feature an exhibition of more than 50 grape varieties.
- Grape cultivation in Oman is expanding, with projections indicating significant growth in cultivated area and economic value by 2040.
The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is gearing up for its annual Grape Festival, scheduled for June 16-17 in the Niyabat of Samad Al Shaan. This event anticipates drawing more than 10,000 visitors, including farmers and grape cultivation enthusiasts from both Oman and abroad.
the grape harvest season across the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman contributes to creating vital economic momentum.
The festival will host a comprehensive exhibition displaying over 50 types of local and imported grapes, highlighting the crop's diversity and successful cultivation in the region. Dr. Qais Saif Al Maawali, Director of Agricultural Development for the Governorate, noted that the grape harvest season significantly boosts economic activity, enhances food security, and diversifies the agricultural supply chain.
Grape farms in the Wilayat of Ibra are projected to account for over 35% of Oman's total cultivated grape area by year-end, reaching approximately 300 acres. Al Maawali emphasized that national agricultural initiatives are encouraging more farmers to invest in commercial agriculture, signaling a broader economic transformation where agriculture forms a sustainable economic foundation.
the expansion of grape cultivation in Oman, supported by national agricultural development initiatives, encourages more farmers to invest in commercial agriculture.
Currently, Oman cultivates over 220 acres of grapes, producing an estimated 1,100 tons annually, contributing 4.6% to domestic consumption and generating about RO 1.7 million. Projections suggest a continued expansion, with grape cultivation potentially reaching 1,000 acres by 2040, valued at over RO 5 million. The festival serves as a crucial platform for investment and economic exchange, fostering expertise and promoting agricultural investments.
the festival works to enhance the grape cultivation sector in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate by serving as an investment and economic platform.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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