Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, Riyadh Municipality, represented by Al-Qasab Municipality, today launched the third edition of the Salt Al-Qasab Season, running from February 20 to 27, 2025. The event aims to promote the production of Al-Qasab salt, one of the region’s most famous local products and natural resources, thanks to the area's unique climatic and geological conditions.

The season features pavilions for more than 60 exhibitors, supported by over 300 staff and volunteers, and targets around 120,000 visitors. The third edition includes various activities that introduce visitors to Al-Qasab salt, known as the "white gold," covering its extraction, production, and export processes. It also aims to empower the private sector and develop the tourism and national heritage sectors.

The events include the Salt Pathway, a model salt factory, a salt rest area, children’s zone, cultural theater, youth zone, traditional schools (katateeb), Al-Obaidi Market, Al-Qasab Market, Al-Zahim Heritage Palace, viewpoints such as Dar Al-Qusbi, Dar Al-Suwaid, Dar Al-Ghadir, Al-Manea Diwaniyah, Al-Dagher Heritage House, and storytelling sessions. There are also art and poetry corridors, Arabic calligraphy displays, traditional tents, cooking demonstrations, artisans’ area, tea museum, and skills workshops led by specialists such as the Professional Rescue Association and the Health Volunteer Association “Athar.” CPR training and a mobile blood donation unit are also part of the program.

The season features Arabian horse and camel shows, classic car displays, drone exhibitions, poetry evenings, children’s theater, and cultural sessions exploring Al-Qasab’s rich history and promising future. Spaces for family businesses and interactive sites demonstrating salt extraction methods, alongside shops showcasing salt-related products, are also available.

Al-Qasab holds a deep cultural heritage and is known for its salt deposits, with key salt-producing areas including Al-Tarfah, Al-Milh (Salt), and Al-Ramada. Al-Qasab is one of the Kingdom’s most renowned salt production sites, exporting high-quality salt domestically and internationally. Salt extraction has been the primary occupation of Al-Qasab’s residents for centuries, prized for its high quality and nutritional value.