Al Dhaid Date Festival 2023 concludes

Over the course of three days, the festival was transformed into a vibrant heritage platform, celebrating the iconic palm tree and the ancestral professions of parents and grandparents. It showcased the finest local date products from more than 50 exhibitors, including producers, retailers, and date farmers from across the nation.

During its three-day run, His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, visited the event where he was briefed about the best varieties of dates showcased by exhibitors. Accompanied by Mohammed Musabah Al Tunaiji, General Coordinator of the festival, a number of SCCI board members and members of the organizing committee, His Excellency also attended parts of the auctions, inspected the productive family platforms, and listened to briefs about handicrafts and traditional crafts products associated with palm.

Thousands of visitors were drawn to the event, which provided a vital opportunity for exhibitors to market and sell local dates and related products, boosting their sales through auctions integrated into the festival or direct sales.

Visitors had the chance to explore and learn about a wide array of luxurious date varieties from Sharjah and the UAE, all from the 2023 season. The festival featured extensive participation from palm owners, farmers, and productive families.

Al Owais expressed his happiness at the remarkable success achieved by Al Dhaid Date Festival this year. He highlighted that the event witnessed a significant participation of palm owners and the enthusiastic attendance of visitors, underscoring the event's crucial role in preserving the UAE's rich heritage.

Al Owais emphasized that the festival plays a significant role in supporting and developing the palm cultivation sector, a vital crop and an integral part of the country's natural environment and food resources.