Al Dhaid Date Festival 2024 Concludes With AED 1 Million In Sales And Cultural Highlights

The 2024 Al Dhaid Date Festival wrapped up on Sunday at Expo Al Dhaid, marking a successful conclusion with thousands of attendees over its four-day duration. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the festival achieved AED 1 million in sales, reinforcing its status as a leading event in the dates agriculture and trading sector.

Held from 3rd to 6th October, the festival attracted date producers and palm owners from across the UAE. Key representatives from both government and private sectors also participated. The event featured platforms for local productive families involved in the date industry, allowing them to engage with consumers and display a wide array of products related to date palm cultivation.

The date market was a major draw for visitors and traders eager to buy top-quality dates at competitive prices. Another highlight was the dates auction, which saw significant participation from farmers and traders, resulting in substantial business transactions. The festival also hosted various competitions organised by the Sharjah Chamber, including the "Best Stuffed Date Dish" contest exclusively for women, offering valuable prizes for innovative dishes made from premium dates.

Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the Sharjah Chamber, remarked that the Al Dhaid Dates Festival has become one of the prominent events supported by the chamber. It plays a vital role in promoting sustainable development within Sharjah’s agricultural sector, especially in palm cultivation and dates trading. This success boosts exports and provides opportunities for local families to produce and market diverse heritage products.

Mohammad Musabah Al Tunaiji, General Coordinator of Al Dhaid Date Festival and Director of Expo Al Dhaid, highlighted that this year’s festival achieved notable success with increased participation from palm farmers. The event provided an ideal platform for farmers to showcase their products and connect with consumers and traders. The growth in sales during the festival benefited local exhibitors and palm farmers economically.

The festival offered visitors a chance to explore various types of dates, particularly those displayed at the productive families’ pavilion. Besides date products, cultural activities such as folklore performances were part of the event's charm within Al Dhaid city's heritage atmosphere during four days of engaging activities.

This year's success encourages palm owners to enhance production quality. The festival's achievements motivate further development in Sharjah’s agricultural sector while supporting local economic growth through increased business opportunities for exhibitors.

With inputs from WAM