Sharjah: Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has succesfully concluded the Al Dhaid Date Festival 2023. Over the course of three days, the festival was transformed into a vibrant heritage platform, celebrating the iconic palm tree and the ancestral professions of parents and grandparents.
The event, held at Expo Al Dhaid, showcased the finest local date products from more than 50 exhibitors, including producers, retailers, and date farmers from across the nation.
Mr. Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, visited the event, where he was briefed about the best varieties of dates showcased by exhibitors.
Mr. Al Owais was accompanied by Mr. Mohammed Musabah Al Tunaiji, the General Coordinator of the festival, a number of SCCI board members, and members of the organising committee. They attended parts of the auctions, inspected the productive family platforms, and listened to briefs about handicrafts and traditional crafts products associated with palm.
The event provided a vital opportunity for exhibitors to market and sell local dates and related products, boosting their sales through auctions integrated into the festival or direct sales.
Visitors had the chance to explore and learn about a wide array of luxurious date varieties from Sharjah and the UAE, all from the 2023 season. The festival featured extensive participation from palm owners, farmers, and productive families.
Mr. Al Owais expressed his happiness at the remarkable success achieved by the Al Dhaid Date Festival this year. The Chairman emphasised that the festival plays a significant role in developing the palm cultivation sector, a vital crop and an integral part of the country’s natural environment and food resources.
Mr. Al Tunaiji noted that the third edition marked a substantial leap in the event’s successful journey. “This year’s festival featured a diverse range of heritage events, competitions, and auctions, showcasing the finest date varieties and the impressive participation of productive families, who exhibited a wide array of traditional crafts and professions rooted in the palm tree industry,” the General Coordinator shared.