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  • UAE wins the Best Pavilion Award at theInternational Dates Forum, in Morocco, 2024

    UAE wins the Best Pavilion Award at theInternational Dates Forum, in Morocco, 2024

    UAE wins the Best Pavilion Award at theInternational Dates Forum, in Morocco, 2024

     We dedicate this victory to H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “The first supporter of Date Palm cultivation”.(H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan)


    Erfoud(News Desk)::In a new achievement added to its impressive record of promoting the dates sector, the United Arab Emirates won the Best Pavilion Award at the 13th International Date Palm Forum 2024, which was held in the city of Erfoud in the Kingdom of Morocco. H.E. Sheikh NahayanMabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, dedicated the UAE Pavilion’s first-place wining at the Erfoud International Date Palm Forum to H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in appreciation of His Highness’s continuous support for the date palm cultivation and production sector at the national, regional and international levels.

    This came in a press statement by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, following the announcement of the UAE Pavilion winning infirst place for the Best and Most Luxurious International Pavilion Award at the forum for the thirteenth consecutive time, among the countries participating in the 13th International Date Palm Forum in Erfoud, Kingdom of Morocco, on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in the presence of Dr. Bashir Saud, Advisor to the Moroccan Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Forum, Mr. Mehdi Rifi, Director General of the Agricultural Development Agency, Mr. Jamal Mimouni, Regional Director of Agricultural Investment for Draa-Tafilalet, and Mr. Kamal Al Mahasni, Director of the Barfoud Oasis Development Agency.

    This forum hosted at the city of Erfoud, in the Errachidia region, Kingdom of Morocco, during the period October 29 to November 3, 2024, under the generous patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco. The forum was inaugurated by H.E. Ahmed Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests.

    Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Award’s Secretary General, stressed that the UAE pavilion this year was distinguished by presenting a variety of luxury dates and innovative solutions to develop the date industry, in addition to highlighting the modern agricultural techniques adopted by the country to increase date palm productivity and maintain the high quality of Emirati dates. The UAE pavilion was not limited to displaying products only, but also included interactive displays and workshops that focused on innovation and sustainable techniques in date palm cultivation. The pavilion also offered visitors the opportunity to taste Emirati dates, which were widely praised by the attendees.

    The Award’s Secretary General also added that with this win, the UAE strengthens its leadership in the global dates market, expressing its desire to enhance cooperation with date-producing countries and exchange expertise, which contributes to developing the sector and achieving its sustainability for future generations. The UAE continues its commitment to innovation in date palm cultivation and developing this sector in line with its vision to achieve sustainable agricultural development.

  • Opening of the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, 2024

    Opening of the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, 2024

    Under the patronage of His Excellency the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research in Pakistan and in the presence of:
    His Excellency Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh،H.E. Kamran Tessori, Governor of Sindh،And the UAE Ambassador to Islamabad

    Opening of the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, 2024

    With the participation of 145 exhibitors and date producers from the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Mexico, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey and Mauritania.
    Karachi, Pakistan, 04 th October, 2024


    Karachi(News Desk):: His Excellency Murad Ali  Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, inaugurated the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, in the presence H.E.Kamran Tessori, Governor of Sindh and H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Islamabad, and Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Prof., Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and a number of members of the diplomatic corps, experts and specialists in field of date palm cultivation and production in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

    His Excellency Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, expressed his happiness for the existing cooperation between the two countries, the UAE  and Pakistan, at various levels. His Excellency also extended his thanks and appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for his support to organize such festival, in order to develop the date palm cultivation and production sector in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. His
    Excellency also expressed his hope that this Festival would be the beginning of a fruitful cooperation between the Ministry of National Food Security and Research in Pakistan and the General Secretariat of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, to enhance food security and achieve sustainable development.

    From his side, H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, highlighted the fact that the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, confirms the depth of the bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries, under the  wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President
    of the United Arab Emirates, “May God Protect him”, and his brother,Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

    His Excellency also referred to the efforts of the Award’s General Secretariat in fulfilling the vision of the wise leadership in developing the date palm cultivation and production sector at the national, regional and
    international levels, which contributed to strengthening the UAEs leading position in this sector. While highlighting the vital role played by the Award over seventeen years of continuous success through organizing a series of  international date conferences and a series of date festivals in a number of
    date-producing countries.
    Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, pointed out that the Award has achieved tangible success in organizing the series of date festivals  exceeding fifty-six festivals in the United Arab Emirates, Arab Republic of Egypt, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Sudan, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Kingdom of Morocco, United Mexican States, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This confirms the international standing of the Award
    and its ongoing important role as a platform for building partnerships in the development, production, processing and marketing of dates, while ensuring the development of this sector, thanks to the wise directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab emirates, May God protect him, and the continuous support of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and the close follow-up of
    H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees.

    Dr. A. Zaid also added that the festival, like other festivals organized by the Award, includes a Pakistani dates competition in which 85 date farmers and producers representing all regions of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan participated. The festival also includes an international dates exhibition with wide participation from farmers, producers, manufacturers, exporters and traders of dates in Pakistan, where their number reached 145 exhibitors, representing the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Arab Republic
    of Egypt, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kingdom of Morocco, United Mexican States, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in addition to a scientific symposium accompanying the festival in which 17 international researchers and experts specialized in date palm cultivation and production.

     

    Winners of the Dates Competition
    The winners honoring ceremony of the Pakistani Dates Competition, took place amidst the joy of all participants. Where the results were as follows:
    Category 1:Best Production of “Aseel” variety in Pakistan
    Mr. Abdul Haleem Memon
    Category 2:The Best Production of “Dhakki” variety in Pakistan
    Mr. Shams Ud Din
    Category 3:The Best Production of “Muzawati” variety in Pakistan
    Mr. Mohammad Jan
    Category 4:The Best Production of “Begum Jangi” variety in Pakistan
    Mr. Ishaq Saleh Murad
    Category 5:Best Date Palm Farm in Pakistan
    Mr. Ali Ahmed Katohar

    Category 6:Best Food Product from Pakistani Dates
    Mr. Maqbool Alam Noori
    Category 7:Best Date Palm Processing Factory in Pakistan
    Mr. Kaleemullah Abbasi
    Category 8:Best Applied Scientific Research (Paper) on Date Palm in Pakistan
    Mr. Gul Rehman
    While the three honored personalities who contributed to serving the date palm cultivation and production sector in Pakistan were the following:
    1- His Excellency Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh
    2- H.E. Kamran Tessori, Governor of Sindh
    3- H.E. Rana Tanveer Hussain, The Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research.

  • INDIAN WOMEN IN DUBAI AWARDS SEASON 4, 2024

    INDIAN WOMEN IN DUBAI AWARDS SEASON 4, 2024

    INDIAN WOMEN IN DUBAI AWARDS SEASON 4, 2024

      Celebrating the Spirit and Success of Indian Women in Dubai

    Dubai(Urdu weekly)::The city of Dubai is set to host the fourth season of the prestigious Indian Women Dubai Awards, presented by the dynamic community platform, Indian Women in Dubai (IWD). This distinguished event is scheduled to take place on September 14, 2024, promising an evening of celebration, empowerment, and recognition of Indian women who have made significant contributions to the fabric of Dubai’s society.

    This year’s gala will be elevated by the presence of Bollywood icon Sameera Reddy, known for her impactful roles and empowering stance in the entertainment industry. Reddy’s participation in critically acclaimed films and her advocacy for body positivity and mental health resonate with the ethos of our event. Her journey mirrors the aspirations and dreams of many women, making her a fitting guest of honor at an event that shines a light on female achievement and perseverance.

    The keynote speaker at the event is Mrs Vandana Sudhir, Wife of the Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir, an educator and a respected artist in the region. 

    Under the leadership of Reema Mahajan, IWD has grown into a powerhouse community with over 150,000 members, fostering an environment where women can thrive, network, and support each other. “Each year, the Indian Women Dubai Awards have set a new benchmark for celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Indian women in the UAE,” said Reema Mahajan. “This season, we are thrilled to host Sameera Reddy and anticipate an event that not only honors our winners but also inspires every attendee.”

    The awards will feature over 30 categories, including new recognitions for achievements in technology and innovation, alongside traditional categories celebrating artists, entrepreneurs, influencers, and healthcare professionals. The ceremony is expected to draw attention from various sectors, highlighting the diverse talents and capabilities of women from the Indian community in Dubai. The event also aims to raise awareness about children of determination and women cancer warriors as they will perform at the event too. About Indian Women in Dubai: Indian Women in Dubai is a thriving online community designed to connect, empower, and celebrate the lives and achievements of Indian expatriate women in the UAE. With a wide range of activities, from local events to online workshops, IWD is dedicated to creating opportunities for personal and professional growth among its members.

  • Garage Nation™ is Back at P7 Arena, Dubai on June 1st, 2024!

    Garage Nation™ is Back at P7 Arena, Dubai on June 1st, 2024!

    Garage Nation™ is Back at P7 Arena, Dubai on June 1st, 2024!

    Get ready to groove, shake, and vibe like never before as the legendary Garage Nation™ makes its epic return to P7 Arena this June!

    Saturday, June 1st, 2024

    Dubai (News Desk)::You heard right, the legendary Garage Nation™ is making its epic return to P7 Arena on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. This is the event you’ve been waiting for, and it’s going to be an unforgettable night of beats and bangers!

    With an exciting line up, get ready to rock to Scott Garcia: The godfather of UK garage, bringing his timeless anthems to set the night on fire; Kele Le Roc: The queen of vocals, ready to blow your mind with her powerhouse performance and her well known hits such as “My Love” and “Things we do for Love”. Other exciting performances include MC Vapour, MC Ultra, Whitley Ruchea, Professor X and DJs Karno & Ruuz alongside MC Tino, the dynamic trio bringing their explosive energy and tunes to keep the party going strong.

    Garage Nation™ has been the heartbeat of the UK garage scene, and with several successful events in Dubai already, it‘s ready to bring back that unmatched energy to the city that truly never sleeps. From old-school classics to the latest hits, this is the place to relive the glory days and create new memories – definitely not an event to be missed!

    Early bird tickets are already sold out! General admission tickets start at AED 125, with tables starting at AED 3,000, so snag a ticket or table while they’re still available at http://garagenationdxb.com/ and be part of the ultimate garage party!

    DETAILS            What: Garage Nation                    Where: P7 Arena, Media One Hotel

    When: Saturday, June 1st, 2024                            Timings: 8pm until late

    Prices/Offer: General Admission starting AED 125 | Tables from AED 3,000

    Tickets Link: https://tinyurl.com/4mvfd8r9 or  http://garagenationdxb.com/

    Social Media: @p7arenadxb

    NOTE :This event is strictly for 21 years and above

  • Announcement of the “Date Palm International Poetry”competition’s winners, in its 8th session, (2024).

    Announcement of the “Date Palm International Poetry”competition’s winners, in its 8th session, (2024).

    Announcement of the “Date Palm International Poetry”competition’s winners, in its Eighth session, (2024).

     With the participation of 277 Poets, from 19 countries.

     

    AbuDhabi(News Desk)::Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, announces the winners of the “Date Palm International Poetry” competition, in its 8th Session (2024), which is held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of  tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees.

    First Category (Official Arabic) results are as follows:

    • First Place: Bakr Awadh Awad Al-Saadat Al Mzayda
    • Second Place: Zakaria Tawfiq Ismail Attia
    • Third Place: Micheal Mohamed Al-Eid

     Second Category (Nabatti) results are as follows:

    • First Place: Atiq Khalfan Al Kaabi
    • Second Place: Muzna Rabie Mubarak Al-Braiki
    • Third Place: Obaid Mubarak Khalfan Al Mazrouei

     The total number of participants in the competition in its 8th Session was 277 poets, from 19 countries, who wrote their poems in the official Arabic language and the Nabatti style in the love of the date palm tree and its impact. This announcement was made in a press statement by Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Award’s Secretary-General, after receiving the results of the poetry evaluation by the jury specializing in Nabatti poetry and literary criticism. It includes the poet and journalist Aidha bin Masoud, the poet and journalist Hamdan bin Sarroukh Al-Darei, and the poet and critic Sameh Ahmed Kaoush. The methodology of the jury’s work is summed up in evaluating the level of poets and the quality of their poetic texts in classical and Nabati styles, based on aesthetic and rhetorical standards such as innovation and novelty in description, and the idea, as well as enriching the topic and graphic images. Poetics and creative refinements, in addition to linguistic, grammatical and musical standards, such as external music, r and rhyme, the structure of the poem, and its objective and organic unity.

    The Award’s Secretary General also added that the “Date Palm International Poetry” competition aims to employ Nabatti poetry as an important mean in developing public awareness of the importance of the date palm tree in terms of heritage, agriculture, food and economy. This also helps in promoting the culture of date palm to revive one of the purposes of poetry and provide the Arab library and the poetry scene with a distinctive quality of poems in the love of the date palm tree, and encourage poets to create and write quality poems and allow everyone to compete in a transparent way.(END).

  • Announcing the winners of the “Date Palm International Photography competition, in its 15th session, (2024).

    Announcing the winners of the “Date Palm International Photography competition, in its 15th session, (2024).

    Announcing the winners of the “Date Palm International Photography competition, in its 15th session, (2024).

    With the participation of 144 photographers, from 23 countries,Where the number of photos reached 483

    AbuDhabi(News Desk)::Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, announced the winners’ names of the “Date Palm International Photography  competition, in its Fifteenth session, (2024), organized by the Award under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, where the results were as follows:
    First Category: Date Palm

    1. First place winner: Salem Sarhan Amer Alsabea Al Sawwafi
    2. Second place winner: Shyjith Kaiprath Rajan Onden Cheriyath
    3. Third place winner: Roger Parico Alfonso

    Second Category: Human and Date Palm

    1. First place winner: Abdullah Hussain A Al Shaikh
    2. Second place winner: Mustafa Ahmad Jindi
    3. Third place winner: Mahmood Mohammed Saif Al Jabri
    It was announced in a press statement made by Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm  Agricultural Innovation, expressing his happiness for what the competition has achieved during the past fifteen years, which helped enhance the human relationship with the date palm tree using the photography art as a mean of developing the public awareness on the importance of the Date palm tree. Where this also created a space for the exchange of experiences between  photographers from all over the world. Highlighting the tourism, environmental and
    heritage components of the date palm tree, through the photographic pictures, and encouraging the human connection with the earth and the environment.
    The Fifteenth session of the competition was remarkable by the participation of 144 photographers, representing 23 countries, where the number of participating photos reached 483 beautiful pictures, that expressed the photographers love and close relationship with the blessed tree.

  • Announcing the Winners of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation,in its 16th session, 2024.

    Announcing the Winners of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation,in its 16th session, 2024.

    Announcing the Winners of

    Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation,in its Sixteenth session, 2024.

    The Award is a hub for international partnerships to develop the date palm cultivation and(

    H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan)

    AbuDhabi(News Desk):H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, expressed his appreciation for the generouspatronage and the continuous support the Award gained from H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, for its contribution to the development of the date palm cultivation and production sector at the national, regional and international levels.

    This is in addition to strengthening the UAE’s leading position, through cooperation with date-producing countries and concerned regional and international organizations, where His Excellency expressed his confidence in the efforts of the Award’s General Secretariat,which played an important role in building international partnerships to develop thissector.
    Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, during his speech at the press conference held on Monday,29 th of January, 2024, at the Emirates Palace hotel, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Dr.Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, Member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Council for quality and conformity, announced the winners names of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its Sixteenth session, 2024.
    International Award winners
    The Award’s Secretary General then added that based on the Scientific Committee’s report, the names of the winners of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its Sixteenth session, 2024, have been determined in accordance with the international standards and mechanisms used in granting the Award, and which then were approved by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan,
    Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees,
    where the results were as follows:
    Distinguished Innovative Studies and Modern Technology Category (Equally wonby):
     By: Dr. Khaled Masmoudi – College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine –
    UAEU / UAE
    Enzyme stabilization and thermotolerance function of the intrinsically disordered
    LEA2 proteins from date palm.
    And

     By: Dr. Ezzeldin Gadallah Hussein Ahmed – Agricultural Research Centre,
    Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation / Egypt
    Phoenix dactylifera in vitro culture and transformation of Thio-60 antifungal gene
    via chitosan nanoparticle.
    Pioneering Development and Productive Projects Category (Equally won by):
     By: Dr. Lim Swee Hua Erin – HCT – Abu Dhabi / UAE
    Sustainable Seeds: A Tale of Two Innovations
    And
     AFRICA ORGANICS / Morocco
    World’s largest organic date palm plantation (1200 ha) of farmland
    Pioneering and Sophisticated Innovations Serving the Agricultural Sector
    Category (Equally won by):
     By: Dr. Yarub Kahtan Abdul Rahman Al Doruri – University of Sharjah / UAE
    Production of powder-activated carbon from natural resources
    And
     By: VALORIZEN LLC, Research and Innovation Center / Egypt
    Scalable, Market Driven and Climate Positive Solutions of Date Palm Waste
    Influential Figure in the Field of Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Category(Equally won by):
     Dr. Ramzy Abdelrahim Dessoky Aboaiana / KSA
    And
     Prof. Ibraheem Jaddoa Olelwi Al Juboori, PhD / Iraq

    A qualitative leap and big steps
    The Award’s Secretary General then added that the Award has made great achievements since its inception, as it has achieved a leading position, where it is the first award of its kind in the world, thanks to the generous patronage and continuous support of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and close follow-up of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the
    Award’s Board of Trustees. Pointing out that the Award’s Sixteenth session did gain the
    participation of 74 researchers, representing 18 countries.
    Award’s International statistics
    From his side, Dr. Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, indicated that the Award’s Sixteenth session was distinguished by a set of keybpoints, as follows:
    1. The number of applicants reached 74 candidates, representing 18 countries frombacross the world.
    2. The number of Emirati applicants to the International Award reached 11 candidates, i.e.15 %, where the highest participation rate was to the “Agricultural Innovation” category.

    3. The number of applicants to the International Award from the Arab countries, reachedb 67 candidates, i.e. 90.5%, where the highest participation rate was to the “Distinguished
    studies and modern technology” category.
    4. The number of applicants to the International Award from the rest of the world reached
    7 candidates, i.e. 9.5%, where the highest participation rate was to the “Development projects” category, and the “Agricultural Innovation” category.
    In general, the “Distinguished Studies and Modern Technology” category, recorded as usual the highest participation rate among the Award’s categories, over the past sessions, as the percentage of participants in this category reached 38%, while the “Agricultural Innovation” category recorded 29.7% participations, the “Development Projects” category recorded 13.5%, the “Distinguished Personality” category 12.1%, and
    the “Distinguished Producers” category recorded 6.7% of the participations.