"Abu Dhabi Heritage" Participates in the International Dates Festival in Ethiopia
Abu Dhabi, August 28 / WAM / The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority participated in the activities of the first session of the International Festival of Ethiopian Dates, in the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia, organized by the General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Prize for Dates and Innovation Palm, during the period from 26 to 28 August, with the wide participation of agricultural experts, researchers and exhibitors from different countries of the world.
Through its participation, the authority seeks to transfer the leading Emirati experience in the field of palm cultivation and dates production, enhance cooperation with international institutions to develop this vital sector, and highlight the heritage dimension of dates.
The festival is an international platform aimed at enhancing the position of dates, displaying its varieties, introducing palm products and modern technologies, and exchanging experiences in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing and marketing, amid a wide turnout from participants and visitors.
His Excellency Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Festival and Events Sector at the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, said that the authority’s participation comes within the framework of its continuous efforts to enhance the Emirati presence on the international scene, and represents an opportunity to review the leading Emirati experiences in the field of palm cultivation and dates production, and enhance cooperation with international institutions in order to develop this vital sector and support global efforts to achieve food security and sustainable agricultural development, and an opportunity to highlight the dimension Heritage and cultural dates, and show their value as an important agricultural symbol.
His Excellency pointed out that participation in the International Festival of Ethiopian Dates reflects the commitment of the authority to transfer the leading Emirati experience in the field of palm cultivation and dates production, and enhance cooperation with international institutions to develop this vital sector. It is also an opportunity to highlight the heritage and cultural dimension of dates, and to show its value as a symbol of Emirati identity, in addition to its important economic role.
He stressed that the UAE is witnessing, thanks to the interest of the wise leadership, a great development in palm cultivation, and an advanced level in the production of dates and wet and exporting them to the countries of the world, pointing out that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi pays great attention to the establishment of specialized festivals that coincide with the seasons of harvesting and harvesting wet and dates separated by a few months, which enhances the opportunities to exchange experiences and knowledge of the enormous palm resources between farmers and investors And the generation of youth, in confirmation of its value and importance in the life of the people of the Emirates, in the past and modern, as a symbol of the national identity and a pillar of sustainable development.
His Excellency added that the authority is keen to participate in such international forums integrated and comprehensive, as its efforts are highlighted in supporting farmers and organizing local and international festivals, as well as working to develop the dates -related manufacturing industries in a way that contributes to enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE product in global markets.
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