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Emirates 24/7
2 days ago
- Emirates 24/7
US Ambassador to UAE visits Liwa Dates Festival
Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products derived from the palm tree. She noted that the experience provided her with valuable insight into traditional crafts and local cuisine. She also commended the rich educational content presented by the organisers and their tremendous efforts in hosting such diverse heritage festivals. These events, she emphasised, offer an authentic window into the UAE's vibrant cultural heritage, blending the past with the present. As part of her tour, the US Ambassador viewed several pavilions in the date and fruit beauty competitions. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Liwa Dates Festival attracts over 50,000 visitors in five days
The 2025 Liwa Dates Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, welcomed 50,225 visitors during its first five days. The 21st edition of the festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, continues until July 27 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. The Liwa Dates Festival is one of the UAE's most significant platforms celebrating palm heritage and traditional agriculture. It is an annual event eagerly awaited by farmers and the wider community due to its vital support for the agricultural sector and food security. The festival features 24 competitions with a total of 308 prizes valued at Dhs8.735 million, in addition to stage competitions designed for visitors. The event reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to preserving and transmitting heritage across generations while celebrating the date harvest season and the palm tree, a deeply rooted cultural and social symbol in Emirati heritage. The festival also attracts visitors and tourists from across the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council, offering a traditional and interactive atmosphere that supports farmers and provides engaging experiences for families and attendees. WAM
Gulf Today
06-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Hamdan Bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority plan
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, led by Chairman Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, at Al Seef Palace in Abu Dhabi. The meeting came within the framework of the wise leadership's continued support for national efforts to preserve heritage and strengthen its presence in society. During the meeting, the strategic framework of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority was reviewed. The framework encompasses over 62 projects and 231 activities, reflecting the Authority's vision to solidify and promote national identity values rooted in heritage across generations. The strategy aims to nurture talent in heritage and poetry, empower the heritage economy through the support of traditional crafts and industries, and enhance the global presence of Emirati heritage. Sheikh Hamdan stressed that safeguarding authentic Emirati heritage and passing it on to future generations is a national and societal responsibility. He said this responsibility reflects the vision of the UAE's leadership and deep-rooted identity, affirming that Emirati heritage will remain a vital and inspiring presence in the lives of the country's youth. He highlighted that this interest stems from the directives and continued support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places great emphasis on Emirati heritage as a fundamental pillar of national identity and a source of inspiration for future generations. Sheikh Hamdan praised the efforts of the Authority and its personnel, commending the initiatives that align with community aspirations and preserve the nation's collective memory. He instructed the expansion of activities and the enhancement of outreach and public communication tools to boost the UAE's cultural presence locally and globally. Liwa Dates Festival He was also briefed on the details of the festival and event plans for the Al Dhafra Region, which annually attract more than 450,000 visitors. Among the key events is the 21st edition of the Liwa Dates Festival, which draws over 116,000 visitors and is supported by a budget exceeding Dhs14 million. The festival supports farmers and productive farms while stimulating economic and tourism activity in the region. It also reinforces the status of the palm tree as a symbol of the UAE's rich heritage. The event features 23 competitions, including contests for dates and summer fruits, among others, with total prize money exceeding DhsD8 million. The festival includes dedicated areas for participating entities, traditional markets, productive families and heritage crafts, thereby enhancing community participation and encouraging future generations to uphold traditional customs and values. WAM
Sharjah 24
05-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority strategy
The meeting came within the framework of the wise leadership's continued support for national efforts to preserve heritage and strengthen its presence in society. During the meeting, the strategic framework of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority was reviewed. The framework encompasses over 62 projects and 231 activities, reflecting the Authority's vision to solidify and promote national identity values rooted in heritage across generations. The strategy aims to nurture talent in heritage and poetry, empower the heritage economy through the support of traditional crafts and industries, and enhance the global presence of Emirati heritage. Sheikh Hamdan stressed that safeguarding authentic Emirati heritage and passing it on to future generations is a national and societal responsibility. He said this responsibility reflects the vision of the UAE's leadership and deep-rooted identity, affirming that Emirati heritage will remain a vital and inspiring presence in the lives of the country's youth. He highlighted that this interest stems from the directives and continued support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places great emphasis on Emirati heritage as a fundamental pillar of national identity and a source of inspiration for future generations. Sheikh Hamdan praised the efforts of the Authority and its personnel, commending the initiatives that align with community aspirations and preserve the nation's collective memory. He instructed the expansion of activities and the enhancement of outreach and public communication tools to boost the UAE's cultural presence locally and globally. He was also briefed on the details of the festival and event plans for the Al Dhafra Region, which annually attract more than 450,000 visitors. Among the key events is the 21st edition of the Liwa Dates Festival, which draws over 116,000 visitors and is supported by a budget exceeding AED14 million. The festival supports farmers and productive farms while stimulating economic and tourism activity in the region. It also reinforces the status of the palm tree as a symbol of the UAE's rich heritage. The event features 23 competitions, including contests for dates and summer fruits, among others, with total prize money exceeding AED8 million. The festival includes dedicated areas for participating entities, traditional markets, productive families and heritage crafts, thereby enhancing community participation and encouraging future generations to uphold traditional customs and values.
Al Etihad
05-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority strategy, Liwa Dates Festival 2025 plan
5 July 2025 11:28 ABU DHABI (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, led by Chairman Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, at Al Seef Palace in Abu meeting came within the framework of the wise leadership's continued support for national efforts to preserve heritage and strengthen its presence in the meeting, the strategic framework of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority was reviewed. The framework encompasses over 62 projects and 231 activities, reflecting the Authority's vision to solidify and promote national identity values rooted in heritage across strategy aims to nurture talent in heritage and poetry, empower the heritage economy through the support of traditional crafts and industries, and enhance the global presence of Emirati Hamdan bin Zayed stressed that safeguarding authentic Emirati heritage and passing it on to future generations is a national and societal responsibility. He said this responsibility reflects the vision of the UAE's leadership and deep-rooted identity, affirming that Emirati heritage will remain a vital and inspiring presence in the lives of the country's highlighted that this interest stems from the directives and continued support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places great emphasis on Emirati heritage as a fundamental pillar of national identity and a source of inspiration for future Hamdan bin Zayed praised the efforts of the Authority and its personnel, commending the initiatives that align with community aspirations and preserve the nation's collective memory. He instructed the expansion of activities and the enhancement of outreach and public communication tools to boost the UAE's cultural presence locally and was also briefed on the details of the festival and event plans for the Al Dhafra Region, which annually attract more than 450,000 visitors. Among the key events is the 21st edition of the Liwa Dates Festival, which draws over 116,000 visitors and is supported by a budget exceeding Dh14 festival supports farmers and productive farms while stimulating economic and tourism activity in the region. It also reinforces the status of the palm tree as a symbol of the UAE's rich event features 23 competitions, including contests for dates and summer fruits, among others, with total prize money exceeding Dh8 million. The festival includes dedicated areas for participating entities, traditional markets, productive families and heritage crafts, thereby enhancing community participation and encouraging future generations to uphold traditional customs and values.
