MUSCAT : Omair bin Mohammed Al Fahdi, Head of the Agricultural Development and Water Resources Department in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, announced that the ministry is actively enhancing local cultivation efforts by planting 5,000 Italian olive tree seedlings. These olive varieties have demonstrated their compatibility with the region’s climate and are supported by funding from the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund.
Al Fahdi stated that it serves as a vital source of income for many families and continues to receive considerable attention and investment for expansion.
Currently, approximately 50 acres are dedicated to olive farming in the region, housing over 17,000 trees planted in private farms, homes, and public spaces. Among the most successful varieties cultivated are Jalat Abu Shoka, Dan, Surani, Cornica, Coratina, Khadri, Malaqi, Shamlai, Qaisi, and Arab Queen.
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Al Fahdi emphasized that the initiative not only bolsters the local economy but also enhances the nutritional and health benefits of olive oil, contributing to environmental sustainability and tourism. The processing of olive oil and its by-products further stimulates economic growth in the area.
Harvesting season runs from mid-September to mid-December, and as the olive trees flourish, the future of olive oil production in Al Jabal Al Akhdar looks promising.
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