Dates are a symbol of prosperity and joy

The palm tree has stories engraved in the heart of every Emirati

The Palm will continue to be the focus of the great attention it deserves among the Emiratis.

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The UAE is witnessing a great development in the cultivation of date palms, and specialized festivals celebrate the dates and dates throughout the year, which contributes to preserving the social and cultural heritage of the palm value, and enhances opportunities for exchanging experiences and knowledge of its resources among farmers, investors and youth.

Abu Dhabi pays great attention to organizing specialized festivals, coinciding with the harvest seasons of dates and dates, which are separated by a few months, to confirm the value of the palm tree and its importance in the lives of the people of the Emirates, ancient and modern, and in order to build a knowledge map passed down from generation to generation.

The city of Liwa in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi hosts two festivals specialized in the date palm and its products, and related industries. The committee finally had the first session of the Liwa Dates Festival and Auction during the period from the 15th to the 24th of this month in the city of Liwa, famous for its palm oases.

The festivals confirm that the palm tree will remain the focus of the great attention it deserves, both in terms of heritage and Emirati history, or in terms of its role in achieving the economic well-being of its farmers, and supporting all local products, to continue ensuring the leadership of the food security system in the country.

The palm has a story in the heart of every Emirati. It is a memory that bears the giving of grandparents, and records their many names and stories, as palm plantations constitute an extended legacy, transmitted from grandfather to grandchildren, carrying with him a lot of feelings for the children, in addition to the goodness that the palm brings to the farmer.

The people of the Emirates have been associated with a growing love for the date palm and dates since childhood, and a great passion for them and their different types, which prompts those interested in them to hold festive seasons, as a renewed opportunity to showcase the Emirati’s attachment to these tasty fruits, despite the different dietary habits and the multiplicity of consumer options, due to the development of modern life.

As for the date varieties available in the UAE, it is estimated that they amount to about 120 local varieties.

The people of the UAE, with the diversity of their culture, even those who are not specialized in agriculture, know the differences between the taste of these most famous varieties, where each has its own taste and preferences for the date varieties.

Dates are a symbol of prosperity and joy that coincides with the harvest season for all family members. Therefore, the palm is part of the heritage formation, and it is one of the plants that support environmental sustainability, as dates are one of the best foods for humans, in addition to the palm’s ability to adapt to environmental stresses. Of the clean trees that enhance the cleanliness of the place, and reduce heat in cities.

In numbers, the UAE has reached an advanced level in the production of dates and dates and their exports to countries around the world. Dates exports amounted to about 220 tons to 84 countries, according to foreign trade figures for the past year.

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