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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.”

The 10th 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.

The 10th 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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