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8/5/25, 10:26 AM Conclusion of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival 2025 - Middle East News 247

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of ADTD said: “In its tenth year and with its

remarkable success today, the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival proves its importance as a cultural
platform that 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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