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Rabat – The 11th Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition opened today under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, bringing together 90 exhibitors from 18 countries.
The event is organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Institution under the Presidential Court, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC).
Held alongside World Food Week and the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition, the event aims to strengthen connections across the food chain, from farm to consumer, and position Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for knowledge exchange, partnerships, and agricultural innovation.
A Global Platform for Innovation
The exhibition serves as a global meeting point for leading companies and professionals working in the date palm sector. It highlights Abu Dhabi’s role as a pioneer in agricultural innovation, sustainability, and food security.
Professor Abdelwahab Bukhari Zaid, Secretary-General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, said the exhibition reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to supporting date palm cultivation and enhancing international cooperation to develop the date industry.
The exhibition showcases the latest innovations and technologies aimed at ensuring the sustainability of this vital sector, he stated.
This year’s edition is the largest since the exhibition’s inception, featuring over 90 booths representing 18 countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Mexico, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Palestine, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.
The event provides exhibitors with opportunities to display their products, exchange expertise, and strengthen their presence in global markets.
Professor Zaid credited the exhibition’s success to the guidance and support of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, as well as the follow-up of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, and the supervision of Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs’ Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Institution.
He added that the Khalifa International Award has made remarkable progress in promoting the date palm sector at national, regional, and international levels, organizing 63 date festivals across nine countries.
Over the past decade, the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition has established itself as a leading platform for producers, manufacturers, and exporters of dates from across the Arab world and beyond. It has also helped boost the quality, reputation, and global demand for date products.
