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8/5/25, 10:24 AM Conclusion of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival 2025
consolidates the local heritage and supports farmers, beekeepers and local project owners, strengthening the
emirate's position as a prominent destination for traditional events.”

He added: “At the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, we are keen to expand and diversify the agenda of
events with each session, developing content and achieving broad local and regional community participation. This
reflects our dedication to highlighting Ajman's role as an emirate that preserves the Emirati identity and authentic
values and seeks to transfer them to future generations.”

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The 10 edition hosted a series of workshops, most notably drawing on palm trunk, medal making using weaving
techniques, the diamond coloring workshop, Suroud decoration workshop, Al Jafeer decorating workshop, and many
others. It also held daily auctions for dates, honey and various traditional artefacts, part of the proceeds of which will
be allocated to charity, in addition to traditional events that highlighted the Emirati culture.

The event attracted widespread participation from the country's emirates, through its unique contests featuring
various categories, including the Emirates of Ajman, North Emirates, Other Emirates, Citrus & Fruits, and Hoey
Contest. Date contests covered the most well-known types, such as Khalas, Berhi, Lulu, Khenaizy, and Ajman Palms,
while honey contests included types like Sumar, Crystallized, Sidr, Beeswax, and many others and Fruit contests
included lemon, mango, and almond, figs, and Citrus.

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The 10 Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival featured 61 exhibitors from across the nation, including farmers,
beekeepers, entrepreneurs and business owners, in addition to representatives from various government and private
entities. This dynamic gathering in a unique cultural environment contributes to safeguarding Ajman's rich heritage
while enhancing its authentic identity and consolidating its pioneering position as a leading tourist and cultural
destination, both regionally and globally.

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