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Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Foreign ambassadors visit Liwa Date Festival
A delegation of foreign ambassadors accredited to the UAE visited the 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival, currently taking place in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, and running until 27th July, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. The delegation included Dana Goldfinca, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to the UAE; Maria Belovas, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE; Natalia Mansour, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the UAE; Luis Miguel Merlano Hoyos, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to the UAE, and Lutfullah Goktas, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the UAE, accompanied by several diplomats. The ambassadors toured various pavilions of government and private departments participating in the festival, where they were introduced to a wide range of services, technologies, and lectures related to the agricultural sector. The delegation also visited the date market, the heritage souq, the handicrafts pavilion and the competition areas for dates and fruits. The ambassadors explored displays featuring traditional and agricultural products, date palm-based industries, and the latest agricultural technologies, particularly in palm cultivation. They expressed their delight in visiting the festival and gaining insight into the UAE's rich cultural heritage Recently, Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival. 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. WAM
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Delegation of ambassadors accredited to UAE visits 21st Liwa Date Festival
25 July 2025 18:45 ABU DHABI (WAM)A delegation of foreign ambassadors accredited to the UAE visited the 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival, currently taking place in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, and running until July 27, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage delegation included Dana Goldfinca, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to the UAE; Maria Belovas, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE; Natalia Mansour, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the UAE; Luis Miguel Merlano Hoyos, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to the UAE, and Lutfullah Goktas, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the UAE, accompanied by several ambassadors toured various pavilions of government and private departments participating in the festival, where they were introduced to a wide range of services, technologies, and lectures related to the agricultural delegation also visited the date market, the heritage souq, the handicrafts pavilion and the competition areas for dates and ambassadors explored displays featuring traditional and agricultural products, date palm-based industries, and the latest agricultural technologies, particularly in palm cultivation. They expressed their delight in visiting the festival and gaining insight into the UAE's rich cultural heritage.
Sharjah 24
06-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SCCI, Estonian Ambassador discuss cooperation
He pointed to the promising opportunities for boosting trade and investment across key sectors, particularly advanced technology and sustainable agriculture, which align with the developmental priorities of both sides. These remarks were made during an official meeting, at the SCCI headquarters, between Al Owais and Maria Belovas, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE, accompanied by her delegation. The meeting was attended by Raghda Hamad Omran Taryam, Board Member of SCCI, and Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI, along with several officials from both sides. During the meeting, Al Owais highlighted the promising opportunities for robust bilateral cooperation and sustainable partnership between Sharjah and Estonia in the agriculture and technology sectors. He pointed out the mutual interest shared by the investment environments in both countries to advance digital transformation, foster innovation through advanced technologies, and support strategic goals in food security via the adoption of smart and sustainable agricultural solutions. Al Owais praised the role of the UAE-Estonia Business Council in strengthening bilateral economic ties and facilitating a key platform for business networking and the promotion of trade and investment collaboration. He also extended an official invitation the Estonian Ambassador to attend the opening ceremony of the upcoming edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, a flagship event organized and hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah on May 28. For her part, Maria Belovas formally invited the Sharjah Chamber to organize an official trade mission to Estonia. The initiative aims to provide Sharjah business community's representatives with an opportunity to explore Estonia's investment landscape and business environment, and to identify potential opportunities in key sectors such as digital technology, cybersecurity, startups, and others.
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Chamber, Estonian Ambassador discuss enhancing cooperation in technology and agriculture
Sharjah, H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and broadening strategic partnerships between the business communities of Sharjah and the Republic of Estonia. He pointed to the promising opportunities for boosting trade and investment across key sectors, particularly advanced technology and sustainable agriculture, which align with the developmental priorities of both sides. These remarks were made during an official meeting, at the SCCI headquarters, between Al Owais and H.E. Maria Belovas, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE, accompanied by her delegation. The meeting was attended by H.E Raghda Hamad Omran Taryam, Board Member of SCCI, and Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI, along with several officials from both sides. During the meeting, Al Owais highlighted the promising opportunities for robust bilateral cooperation and sustainable partnership between Sharjah and Estonia in the agriculture and technology sectors. He pointed out the mutual interest shared by the investment environments in both countries to advance digital transformation, foster innovation through advanced technologies, and support strategic goals in food security via the adoption of smart and sustainable agricultural solutions. Al Owais praised the role of the UAE-Estonia Business Council in strengthening bilateral economic ties and facilitating a key platform for business networking and the promotion of trade and investment collaboration. He also extended an official invitation the Estonian Ambassador to attend the opening ceremony of the upcoming edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, a flagship event organized and hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah on May 28. For her part, H.E. Maria Belovas formally invited the Sharjah Chamber to organize an official trade mission to Estonia. The initiative aims to provide Sharjah business community's representatives with an opportunity to explore Estonia's investment landscape and business environment, and to identify potential opportunities in key sectors such as digital technology, cybersecurity, startups, and others.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber explores entrepreneurship cooperation with the Republic of Estonia
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - His Excellency Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry received Her Excellency Maria Belovas, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting addressed several issues related to the Chamber's activities, reflecting its commitment to establishing communication channels with diplomatic missions in the UAE. It aimed to explore the support provided by the Chamber to investors, businessmen, and trade delegations, as well as to discuss various areas of cooperation in trade and investment between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Republic of Estonia. Al Nuaimi answered the questions and inquiries of H. E the Ambassador on the mechanism of supporting trade and investment between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Republic Estonia, as well as the privileges and investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah. The meeting discussed in detail the factors that attract and encourage the companies and investors to choose Ras Al Khaimah for their business including the facilities offered and the tax exemptions along with other several factors that encourage investment in various sectors in the Emirate. Her Excellency Ambassador of Estonia expressed her wish to signing a collaboration agreement in the near future between Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Estonia Chamber of Commerce to highlight ways of enhancing collaboration and building long term partnerships in the various economic sectors between the two sides, and creating new pathways in the upcoming phase to expand and enhance the frameworks of cooperation between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Republic of Estonia. She invited the Chairman and the members of the Chamber to participate in the 'Estonia Business Forum' which will be held in May, 2025.
