Page 28 - AJMAN TOURISM PR REPORT - AUGUST 2025

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Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman.
This year’s edition saw broad participation from across the
Gulf, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate
of Oman, Jordan and Egypt, alongside a wide range of
government and private sector participants. The festival
reaffirmed its role as a regional platform celebrating
agriculture, heritage and cultural exchange across the
Arab world.
The festival featured live performances, competitions
across age groups, and educational sessions on palm
cultivation and beekeeping. Visitors also engaged in
workshops on local crafts and a dedicated children’s area
with art and educational activities.
Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of ADTD,
said the success of the 10th edition reaffirms the festival’s
cultural value in preserving heritage and supporting
farmers, beekeepers and entrepreneurs. He noted that
ADTD remains committed to diversifying the festival’s
agenda and promoting Ajman as a guardian of Emirati
identity and traditions.
Workshops included palm trunk art, medal weaving,
diamond colouring, Suroud and Al Jafeer decoration,
among others. Daily auctions of dates, honey and
traditional artefacts were also held, with part of the
proceeds allocated to charity.
Competitions spanned various categories across the
Emirates of Ajman, the Northern Emirates and other
regions. Date contests highlighted varieties such as
Khalas, Berhi, Lulu, Khenaizy and Ajman Palms, while
honey contests featured Sumar, Crystallised, Sidr, and
Beeswax. Fruit contests included lemon, mango, almond,
fig and citrus varieties.
The event brought together 61 exhibitors, including
farmers, beekeepers, entrepreneurs and representatives
from public and private institutions. Held in a vibrant
cultural setting, the festival reinforced Ajman’s identity
while supporting its growing profile as a regional hub for
heritage tourism and cultural events.

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