Hamdan bin Zayed visits Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised its role in empowering farmers and date producers to improve the quality of their products and support the UAE’s food security.

His Highness also reviewed the efforts of the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction in promoting Emirati dates and honey products, and toured participating booths showcasing modern farming methods used in palm cultivation and date production.

His Highness was accompanied during the visit by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region; Abdullah Mubarak Al Muhairi, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority; Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Festivals and Events Sector at the authority, and a number of officials.