Sharjah 24: His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), revealed that the sixth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival witnessed an increase in the number of participating institutions and companies, and the turnout of farmers to participate in the festival’s competitions.

The activities of the sixth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), kicked off at the Expo Al Dhaid, in the presence of Sheikh Majid bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Director of Districts and Villages Affairs Department, and a number of officials, dignitaries and people of the Central Region.

His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), confirmed that the Al Dhaid Date Festival is supported by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

His Excellency Al Owais added that the SCCI pays attention to the Al Dhaid Date Festival, because dates are of great importance in food security, and as a commercial commodity that enjoys great interest from segments of society.