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7/30/25, 10:36 AM 10th Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival to kick off tomorrow featuring diverse competitions and performances - Middle East Bu…
while promoting regional agriculture, supporting the local community and stimulating
sustainable tourism.

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The festival’s upcoming edition is poised to attract widespread participation from across the
nation, as well as KSA, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt, through its unique contests featuring diverse
categories like ‘Emirate of Ajman’, ‘North Emirates’, ‘Other Emirates’, and ‘Citrus & Fruits’. The

dates contest will highlight well-known varieties such as Khalas, Berhi, Lulu, Khenaizy, and

Ajman Palms. Similarly, honey contests will feature varieties like Sumar, Crystallised, Sidr,
Beeswax, and many others. Moreover, fruit contests will showcase lemon, mango, almond, figs,
and citrus fruit varieties. Several SMEs will also take part in the event as exhibitors.

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism

Development (ADTD), said: “The Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival serves as an ideal
platform to highlight the critical role of palm trees and dates in the Emirati society as symbols

of the nation’s unique identity and heritage. We, at ADTD, believe that dates and honey
represent our proud history and legacy. In line with this, the festival will showcase key

agricultural products and support their regional cultivation, reflecting national goals and our
wise leadership’s noble vision to achieve environmental and economic sustainability in this vital
sector.”

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A diverse range of competitions will be organised at the 10 Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey
Festival, with many more categories and age groups than its previous edition. The event will

also feature art performances such as Al Ayyala and police music bands at the main theatre, as
well as a photography contest, which will be announced during the festival.

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