Saudi honey season has beekeepers abuzz

Eighty-five beekeepers are expected to participate in this year’s honey-producing season in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The reserve’s authority stated that the season opened at the beginning of July and closes at the end of April.

The reserve has more than 17,000 beehives producing three of the finest types of honey: Wild Sidr, Acacia and Spring Flowers.

The reserve remained committed to empowering the country’s beekeepers with permits, marketing and other support, the SPA reported.

It was also working to preserve the area’s unique wildlife and plants, and ensure the implementation of environmental sustainability standards.

The reserve covers an area of over ​​91,500 square kilometers, making it the second-largest of its kind in the country.