Photos | Beekeepers of Umluj commence the production and sorting season of Samr honey... starting with 5 tons

2026/07/12 15:01

Beekeepers in Umluj Governorate in the Tabuk region have started the production and sorting season of Samr honey, which is widespread in the plains and valleys of the governorate, considered one of the most important natural pastures for producing high-quality honey.

Umluj Governorate is known for its dense Samr trees, which produce one of the finest types of honey in the Kingdom. The total production of Samr honey so far has exceeded 5 tons, with sorting operations continuing throughout the season.

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Eng. Amjad bin Abdullah Thallab, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the Tabuk region, explained that the Tabuk region possesses distinctive natural features that have contributed to the development of beekeeping and honey production, noting that the Ministry is working to support beekeepers through sustainable rural development programs, foremost among them the Reef program, which contributes to raising production efficiency, improving product quality, and enhancing the economic sustainability of this promising sector.

He affirmed that the governorate includes an increasing number of beekeepers who have contributed to raising production volume and improving honey quality, thanks to the region's plant diversity and suitable environment for beekeeping. Samr honey is one of the most prominent products for which Umluj Governorate is known, enjoying wide demand due to its high quality and distinctive nutritional properties, enhancing the governorate's position as one of the most prominent natural honey production areas in the Kingdom.

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