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Overview of Date Varieties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

9 September 2025
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Overview of Date Varieties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a rich and diverse array of date varieties that are too numerous to list exhaustively. However, several types have gained widespread popularity and consumer acceptance due to their distinctive taste and characteristics. At the forefront is the Khalas variety in all its regional types, such as Alahsa Khalas, Qassim Khalas, Alkharj Khalas, Shaqra Khalas, and Wadi Aldawasir Khalas.


 The Sukkari date is also highly regarded. Other well-known and widely traded varieties—both domestically and internationally—include Ajwa, Seqai, Ehshayshi, Wanan, Rashudi, Barhi, Nabtat Ali, Ruzizi, Mabroum, Sufri, Sari, Safawi, Khudri, Anbara, and Rothanah.