H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, visited the 4th edition of the Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction, an event organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority to celebrate the UAE’s agricultural traditions and promote the date industry.
During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the festival’s significant contribution to empowering farmers and date producers, helping them enhance the quality and competitiveness of their products while reinforcing the nation’s food security initiatives.
His Highness also reviewed the festival’s initiatives aimed at enhancing the visibility of Emirati dates and honey products, and toured the exhibition area where participants showcased modern farming technologies used in palm cultivation and date production.
Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region; Abdullah Mubarak Al Muhairi, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority; Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Festivals and Events Sector at the authority, along with several senior officials. The visit underscored the UAE’s dedication to preserving its agricultural heritage and supporting sustainable development in the Al Dhafra Region, as reported by Xpats.ae.
