The 12th Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition, held as part of World Food Week, brought together international delegations, producers, farmers, and specialists in the date palm sector. The event, organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, aims to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in agriculture and food security. The exhibition took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received the participating delegations at the Presidential Court. He welcomed the delegations and expressed his pleasure at their participation in the event in the UAE. The meeting highlighted the importance of international events that bring together institutions and professionals working in date palm cultivation, agriculture, and food security.
The meeting included Professor Abdulwahab Al Bukhari Zayed, Secretary-General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and Dr. AbdulHakim Elwaer, FAO Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa. Officials and representatives from the participating delegations also attended. The visiting delegates thanked Sheikh Nahyan for the reception and praised the UAE's hospitality and organization.
The delegations appreciated the UAE's continued attention to date palm development and agricultural innovation, as well as initiatives focused on food security, sustainability, and international cooperation. The exhibition provides a platform for producers, farmers, researchers, manufacturers, traders, and specialists to meet and exchange knowledge. It also allows participants to present new products, technologies, and innovations linked to the date palm sector.
The event comes as countries and institutions continue to share expertise around agricultural production and food security, with date palm cultivation forming a key part of the exhibition's focus. The exhibition enables participants to showcase their products and innovations, promoting cooperation and collaboration in the date palm sector.
The Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition 2026 is part of the UAE's efforts to promote agricultural innovation and food security. The event demonstrates the country's commitment to sustainability and international cooperation in the date palm sector. The exhibition also highlights the importance of date palm cultivation in the region.
The 2026 exhibition has provided an environment that supports participation and creates opportunities for communication and knowledge exchange among delegations. The event has successfully brought together international delegations, producers, farmers, and specialists in the date palm sector, fostering cooperation and innovation in agriculture and food security.
Key points
- The Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition 2026 aims to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in agriculture and food security among international delegations.
- The event provides a platform for producers, farmers, researchers, manufacturers, traders, and specialists to meet and exchange knowledge.
- The exhibition promotes cooperation and collaboration in the date palm sector, highlighting the importance of date palm cultivation in the region.
