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The festivals showcase a variety of agricultural products, with notable events such
as the Honey Festivals in Al Wathba, Hatta, and Al Dhaid, and the Dates Festivals
in Liwa, Dubai, and Ajman.

Other agricultural festivals include the Hatta Farming Festival and the Qidfa
Farming Festival, among many others.

Al Wathba Honey Festival
The second edition of the Al Wathba Honey Festival kicked off on January 31, as
part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence, held at
the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

The event attracted a large audience, including beekeepers, honey producers, and a
diverse crowd of honey enthusiasts, both locals and tourists.

Visitors had the opportunity to sample dozens of unique honey varieties that the
UAE is known for.

The festival offered a vibrant atmosphere with a series of cultural, heritage, and
entertainment activities. It also featured daily competitions and exciting giveaways,
contributing to a joyous and engaging experience for all attendees.

Hatta Honey Festival
Since its debut in 2017, the Hatta Honey Festival has become a prominent green
tourism platform, drawing significant attention to honey products.

The festival has played a key role in advancing the beekeeping profession,
introducing new concepts and practices in honey production, and promoting
innovative equipment at competitive prices.

It has also encouraged beekeepers to experiment with new techniques and develop
unique honey varieties.

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