emirates7 - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has announced the launch of the first Al Ain Dates Festival, scheduled to take place from January 3rd to 8th, 2025, in Al Ain City.
The festival will feature a range of competitions and events celebrating the date harvest season, including seven main date contests focused on categories such as Al Ain Elite, Khalas, Fard, Dabbas, Bumaan, Sheeshi, and Zamli. A total of 70 prizes, worth more than AED1.7 million, will be awarded in these competitions.
Additionally, the festival will include a date auction, date shops, a traditional market, a heritage village, exhibitor pavilions, a children's area, a craftswomen section, a photo exhibition, a performance stage, and folk art performances.
The event will emphasize the importance of the palm tree and its associated industries, both traditional and modern, while supporting local products and the agricultural sector, with a special focus on date production. It highlights the significant role of dates in economic diversification, their contribution to the national economy, and the strengthening of the country's food security system.
The Al Ain Dates Festival is part of a broader series of events organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority and reflects the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The festival draws inspiration from his efforts to preserve the UAE's heritage, particularly related to the palm tree, and supports ongoing leadership initiatives to enhance food security.
The festival aims to a dedicated marketplace for Emirati dates, promote knowledge exchange among farmers, encourage modern agricultural practices, protect cultural and agricultural traditions, and foster a greater appreciation for agriculture within the community.
The festival will feature a range of competitions and events celebrating the date harvest season, including seven main date contests focused on categories such as Al Ain Elite, Khalas, Fard, Dabbas, Bumaan, Sheeshi, and Zamli. A total of 70 prizes, worth more than AED1.7 million, will be awarded in these competitions.
Additionally, the festival will include a date auction, date shops, a traditional market, a heritage village, exhibitor pavilions, a children's area, a craftswomen section, a photo exhibition, a performance stage, and folk art performances.
The event will emphasize the importance of the palm tree and its associated industries, both traditional and modern, while supporting local products and the agricultural sector, with a special focus on date production. It highlights the significant role of dates in economic diversification, their contribution to the national economy, and the strengthening of the country's food security system.
The Al Ain Dates Festival is part of a broader series of events organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority and reflects the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The festival draws inspiration from his efforts to preserve the UAE's heritage, particularly related to the palm tree, and supports ongoing leadership initiatives to enhance food security.
The festival aims to a dedicated marketplace for Emirati dates, promote knowledge exchange among farmers, encourage modern agricultural practices, protect cultural and agricultural traditions, and foster a greater appreciation for agriculture within the community.