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30,000 visit Sharjah date fest as it concludes on a high note
Gulf Today
|July 29, 2025
The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival concluded on Sunday at Expo Al Dhaid with exceptional success, drawing thousands of visitors throughout its five-day run.
Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this year's edition attracted over 30,000 visitors - up 258 from the previous edition, generated more than Dhs2 million in sales, and awarded 1IO participants across its various date competitions, cementing the festival's position as one of the leading agricultural and trading events in the region.
During the closing ceremony, Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, presented awards to competition winners and acknowledged key partners for their role and contributions to the festival's success.
Also honoured were Rashid Khalifa Al Mahyan, Chairman of the Parents Council for Male and Female Students in the Central Region, and Dr Rashid Al Mazrouei, a heritage studies expert, in recognition of their valuable contributions to the success of the festival.
This year's edition featured broad participation from prominent date producers, palm farmers from across the UAE, and representatives from more than 15 agricultural companies showcasing the latest sustainable farming technologies.
This story is from the July 29, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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