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Al Etihad
29-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Mango Festival 2025 shows UAE farming is bearing fruit in global market
29 June 2025 23:42 Sharjah (ALETIHAD)The Mango Festival 2025, which was held at Expo Khorfakkan over the weekend, highlighted the growth of the UAE's mango farming sector in the global market. Held under the theme 'Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth', the three-day festival was organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City 4th edition of the event featured the participation of more than 33 farmers and several companies specialising in agriculture and fertilisation. The festival also hosted delegations from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Pakistan and event was inaugurated by Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Sharjah Ruler's Office in Khorfakkan, who accompanied attendees on a tour of the festival, where farmers from across the UAE exhibited over 150 varieties of was also briefed on Khorfakkan and the Eastern Region's key agricultural products, demonstrating the significant progress in mango cultivation as well as the sector's increasing relevance as a key economic driver for the emirate of Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, said that the Mango Festival has made significant strides by attracting international participation, facilitating the exchange of the best global practices in mango farming.'Our goal this year is to bring the theme 'Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth' to life by equipping farmers with innovative tools, encouraging the adoption of smart and sustainable agriculture, and moving from simply increasing output to improving product competitiveness in the market,' he Muhammad Abdullah Al-Murr Alnaqbi, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, highlighted the Council's commitment to supporting local farmers, promoting eco-tourism, creating new job opportunities for youth, and advancing traditional industries and artisanal crafts that define Khorfakkan's unique Mohammed Al Mansouri, Director of Expo Khorfakkan, noted that the Mango Festival encourages a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs to carry forward their forefathers' legacy using innovation and future-ready tools. He said that the festival has succeeded in attracting interest from beyond the UAE, strengthening Khorfakkan and the Eastern Region's position as a unique agri-tourism destination. This proves that cultural preservation can serve as a strong catalyst for sustainable growth and economic development. This year's Mango Festival featured the participation of several leading agricultural companies that showcased their latest innovations and technologies, in addition to the strong presence of local farmers and productive offered visitors the opportunity to purchase premium mango seedlings and other agricultural plants, while also providing insights into the diverse applications of mango event was held in collaboration with key strategic partners, including the Kalba-based Al Sharqiya TV, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), Bee'ah, and the Department of Social featured a diverse prof activities and events, including live heritage-themed performances and expert-led agricultural workshops, in addition to dedicated family zones and interactive learning areas for children to ensure the event caters to all age one of the festival kicked off with the 'Best Farmer's Display' competition, which ran throughout the event and was judged by public vote, with the criteria for each booth to present at least five mango opening day also featured the 'Mango Mazayna' (the most beautiful mango) and the 'Largest Mango' competitions, both held in a lively atmosphere of friendly rivalry among farmers. On Saturday, the festival hosted the 'Most Beautiful Mango Basket', while the closing day spotlighted youth involvement with the 'Best Agriculture-themed Video' contest, aimed at children aged 7 to 12.
Al Etihad
02-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum discusses enhancing trade partnerships
2 May 2025 23:54 DUBAI (WAM)The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, organised the Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum yesterday in Dubai. This took place on the sidelines of the Iraqi trade delegation's visit to the UAE from May forum witnessed the participation of more than 170 companies from major institutions and corporations in both countries. Over 250 bilateral business meetings were held between representatives of various sectors, most notably real estate, contracting, tourism, hospitality, energy, renewable energy, logistics services, healthcare, and artificial intelligence, in addition to bilateral meetings between the chambers of Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed the keenness of the chambers of commerce and private sector representatives to support and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq. He pointed out the importance of the "Together for Partnerships" initiative, launched in cooperation between the Federation of UAE Chambers and the International Development Bank - Dubai Branch, which aims to be a link and a bridge for investors and business owners between the two brotherly the opening session, Dr. Mudhaffar Mustafa Al-Jubouri, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the UAE, praised the depth of the brotherly and cooperative relations between Iraq and the UAE. He emphasised the importance of strengthening economic partnerships and expanding the horizons of cooperation in various fields, in a way that achieves sustainable development and economic prosperity for both commended the advanced economic environment enjoyed by the UAE and the investment opportunities it offers that can support the development process in Iraq. He stressed that the economic integration between the two countries is based on a comprehensive strategic partnership that relies on empowering the private sector and creating a stimulating legislative and regulatory environment, without direct intervention in commercial reviewed the development of economic relations, noting that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries increased from $28.3 billion in 2023 to $39.3 billion in 2024, achieving a growth rate of 38.6%. He also highlighted the signed bilateral agreements, such as the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement of 2017 and the agreement to promote and protect mutual investments in 2021, in addition to the preliminary agreement signed in 2024 between the General Company for Ports of Iraq and Abu Dhabi Ports Group to establish a joint venture for the development of Al-Faw Grand Port.
