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7/30/25, 10:37 AM Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival to kick off on July 30

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.

Mahmood 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.”

A diverse range of competitions will be organised at the 10th 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.

Furthermore, diverse educational sessions will be conducted on palm cultivation and beekeeping methods,
along with a series of workshops on palm trunk drawing, weaving techniques for medal making, diamond

colouring, Suroud decoration, and Al Jafeer decoration, among others. Daily auctions will be held for dates
and honey, of which, part of the proceeds will be allocated to charity.

Moreover, the festival will feature traditional fests highlighting the Emirati culture, as well as a dedicated

children’s corner for hosting artistic events, interactive competitions, and educational activities on several
topics, such as palm, its components, and benefits.

The festival attracts wide participation each year, led by seamless coordination among public-private entities

and traditional bands sponsored by Abu Dhabi Police, among others.

ADTD has raised the value of this year’s festival awards to further encourage farmers, beekeepers, and
artisans.

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