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Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed, 21st Liwa Date Festival to take place in Al Dhafra Region
16 June 2025 15:17 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the 21st Liwa Date Festival will take place from 14-27 July 2025 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival reaffirms its commitment to celebrating one of the UAE's most enduring cultural and agricultural with the UAE's annual date harvest, the festival highlights the central role of palm trees and their produce in Emirati society, recognising them as a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. It also promotes the sustainability of the heritage and agricultural sectors, raises awareness of the importance of farming in the UAE, and encourages local date and crop producers. In addition, the festival supports food security efforts and reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to advancing modern agricultural 2025 edition features 24 competitions, including 12 date mazayna contests covering categories such as Dabbas, Khalas, Fard, Khenaizi, Buma'an, Shishi, Zamli, the Largest Date Bunch, the Al Dhafra and Liwa Elite Dates competitions, and the Al Ain Fard and Khalas contests. It also includes seven fruit competitions for various local and mixed varieties of lemons, mangoes, red and yellow figs, and the Local Fruits Basket contest. The festival further features three Model Farm competitions across the Western and Eastern Mahadir (agricultural farms) and Al Dhafra cities, as well as contests for the Most Beautiful Palm Frond Basket and artistic creations made from palm trunks. The total prize value for this year's festival exceeds Dh8.7 festival's organising committee has allocated 25 prizes each for the Dabbas and Khalas Date Mazayna competitions, with a total prize pool of Dh446,000 per competition. The first-place winner in each will receive Dh100,000, the second Dh75,000, and the third Dh40,000. For the Shishi, Buma'an, Khenaizi, Fard, and Zamli categories, 15 prizes are offered in each, with Dh367,000 in total prize money per contest and the same top-tier awards of Dh100,000, Dh75,000, and Dh40,000. Specific to Al Ain farms, the Fard Dates competition offers 15 prizes, with its top three winners receiving Dh100,000, Dh75,000, and Dh40,000, respectively. Similarly, the Khalas Dates Competition for Al Ain farms features 25 prizes, with the same prize amounts awarded to its top three Liwa and Al Dhafra Elite Dates competitions each feature 15 prizes. In the Al Dhafra Elite Dates competition, the first-place winner will receive Dh200,000, the second Dh150,000, and the third Dh100,000, with the total prize pool exceeding Dh700,000. In the Liwa Elite Dates competition, the top three prizes are Dh125,000, Dh100,000, and Dh60,000, respectively, bringing the total prize value to more than Dh500, Largest Bunch of Dates competition has a prize pool of Dh234,000 distributed among 15 winners, with Dh50,000 for first place, Dh40,000 for second, and Dh30,000 for the fruit category, the Mango competition features two subcategories: local and mixed varieties. Each subcategory offers ten prizes, with a combined prize pool of Dh234, the Lemon competition (local and mixed varieties) and the Fig competition (red and yellow varieties), the festival has allocated 10 prizes for each category, with a total value of Dh117,000 per category. Complementing these is the Local Fruit Basket competition, which offers a prize pool of Dh400,000, with Dh200,000 awarded to the first-place winner, Dh120,000 to the second, and Dh80,000 to the the Model Farm competition, which covers the Liwa Western Farms, Liwa Eastern Farms, and Al Dhafra Cities categories, each category carries a prize pool of Dh750,000. The first-place winner in each will receive Dh300,000, second place Dh180,000, and third Dh120, festival has also allocated 10 prizes for the Most Beautiful Date Basket competition, which aims to revive traditional handicrafts using eco-friendly natural materials. Additionally, 10 prizes have been designated for the Palm Trunk Creativity competition, which encourages the recycling of palm trunks into artistic the competitions, the festival presents a diverse programme of heritage events, daily activities, and cultural initiatives that preserve the legacy of the date palm as a symbol of the UAE's rich heritage and ongoing prosperity. It also promotes family and community ties, encourages intergenerational engagement, and reinforces values of cooperation and belonging, reflecting the spirit of the UAE's Year of the festival also serves as a key platform for supporting the local community and productive families in the region through its traditional market, which includes stalls selling fresh dates and date-based products, mobile cafés, agricultural factories, plant nurseries, and pavilions representing sponsoring and participating organisations. Daily stage activities include interactive quizzes with prizes, live folkloric performances, lectures, seminars, and a variety of cultural evenings. Bringing together farmers, experts, industry leaders, companies, and research centres, the festival serves as a collaborative hub to support the agricultural sector and promote its long-term sustainability. It also plays a key role in boosting the Al Dhafra Region's economy through a diverse programme that draws thousands of visitors each year.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
21st Liwa Date Festival to launch on July 14 under patronage of Mansour bin Zayed
16 June 2025 11:30 ABU DHABI (WAM)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival will take place from July 14 to 27, in Liwa City, Al Dhafra by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival reaffirms its commitment to celebrating one of the UAE's most enduring cultural and agricultural with the UAE's annual date harvest, the festival highlights the central role of palm trees and their produce in Emirati society, recognising them as a cornerstone of the nation's cultural also promotes the sustainability of the heritage and agricultural sectors, raises awareness of the importance of farming in the UAE, and encourages local date and crop producers. In addition, the festival supports food security efforts and reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to advancing modern agricultural year's edition features 24 competitions, including 12 date 'mazayna' contests covering categories such as Dabbas, Khalas, Fard, Khenaizi, Buma'an, Shishi, Zamli, the Largest Date Bunch, the Al Dhafra and Liwa Elite Dates competitions, and the Al Ain Fard and Khalas also includes seven fruit competitions for various local and mixed varieties of lemons, mangoes, red and yellow figs, and the 'Local Fruits Basket' festival further features three 'Model Farm' competitions across the Western and Eastern Mahadir (agricultural farms) and Al Dhafra cities, as well as contests for the Most Beautiful Palm Frond Basket and artistic creations made from palm total prize value for this year's festival exceeds Dh8.735 festival's organising committee has allocated 25 prizes each for the Dabbas and Khalas Date Mazayna competitions, with a total prize pool of Dh446,000 per first-place winner in each will receive Dh100,000, the second Dh75,000, and the third Dh40,000. For the Shishi, Buma'an, Khenaizi, Fard, and Zamli categories, 15 prizes are offered in each, with Dh367,000 in total prize money per contest and the same top-tier awards of Dh100,000, Dh75,000, and Dh40,000. Specific to Al Ain farms, the Fard Dates Competition offers 15 prizes, with its top three winners receiving Dh100,000, Dh75,000, and Dh40,000, the Khalas Dates Competition for Al Ain farms features 25 prizes, with the same prize amounts awarded to its top three Liwa and Al Dhafra Elite Dates Competitions each feature 15 the Al Dhafra Elite Dates Competition, the first-place winner will receive Dh200,000, the second Dh150,000, and the third Dh100,000, with the total prize pool exceeding Dh700, the Liwa Elite Dates Competition, the top three prizes are Dh125,000, Dh100,000, and Dh60,000, respectively, bringing the total prize value to over Dh500, Largest Bunch of Dates Competition has a prize pool of Dh234,000 distributed among 15 winners, with Dh50,000 for first place, Dh40,000 for second, and Dh30,000 for the fruit category, the Mango Competition features two subcategories: local and mixed varieties. Each subcategory offers ten prizes, with a combined prize pool of Dh234, the Lemon Competition (local and mixed varieties) and the Fig Competition (red and yellow varieties), the festival has allocated 10 prizes for each category, with a total value of Dh117,000 per these is the Local Fruit Basket Competition, which offers a prize pool of Dh400,000, with Dh200,000 awarded to the first-place winner, Dh120,000 to the second, and Dh80,000 to the the Model Farm Competition, which covers the Liwa Western Farms, Liwa Eastern Farms, and Al Dhafra Cities categories, each category carries a prize pool of Dh750,000. The first-place winner in each will receive Dh300,000, second place Dh180,000, and third Dh120, festival has also allocated 10 prizes for the Most Beautiful Date Basket Competition, which aims to revive traditional handicrafts using eco-friendly natural materials. Additionally, 10 prizes have been designated for the Palm Trunk Creativity Competition, which encourages the recycling of palm trunks into artistic the competitions, the festival presents a diverse programme of heritage events, daily activities, and cultural initiatives that preserve the legacy of the date palm as a symbol of the UAE's rich heritage and ongoing prosperity. It also promotes family and community ties, encourages intergenerational engagement, and reinforces values of cooperation and belonging, reflecting the spirit of the UAE's 'Year of the Community.'The festival also serves as a key platform for supporting the local community and productive families in the region through its traditional market, which includes stalls selling fresh dates and date-based products, mobile cafés, agricultural factories, plant nurseries, and pavilions representing sponsoring and participating organisations. Daily stage activities include interactive quizzes with prizes, live folkloric performances, lectures, seminars, and a variety of cultural together farmers, experts, industry leaders, companies, and research centres, the festival serves as a collaborative hub to support the agricultural sector and promote its long-term sustainability. It also plays a key role in boosting the Al Dhafra Region's economy through a diverse program that draws thousands of visitors each year.
Saraha News
13-05-2025
- Health
- Saraha News
Hareer Foundation Expands to Sweden: A Proud Jordanian Representation and Commitment to Global Humanitarian Causes
Hareer Foundation for Community Development has officially launched its operations in the Kingdom of Sweden, marking a significant step that reflects Jordan's bright image and strengthens its humanitarian presence abroad. The Executive Director of the Foundation, Mr. Nihad Dabbas, stated that Hareer aims through its presence in Sweden to represent Jordan in the best possible way by delivering a comprehensive humanitarian message centered on giving, care, and community support for all vulnerable groups — including sick children, the elderly, underprivileged families, and refugees. Mr. Dabbas emphasized that Hareer is committed to inclusive humanitarian principles without discrimination, in alignment with Jordan's well-known global role in consistently supporting humanitarian causes. He pointed out that this step reflects the depth of Jordanian values rooted in solidarity and compassion. He also noted that Hareer will seek to establish partnerships with Swedish and European institutions to foster cooperation in areas of community care, psychological and social support — contributing to the portrayal of Jordan as a proactive and humanitarian nation on the international stage. This international expansion marks a new milestone in Hareer's journey of success, as the foundation continues to work with dedication and innovation to represent the Kingdom of Jordan globally with the highest levels of professionalism and responsibility.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
'Mindset of a champion' Himanshu has all the ingredients to be javelin champ
CHENNAI: On a warm humid evening at the port city of Dammam in Saudi Arabia, a young athlete from India, with the javelin in hand had set his eyes on gold at the recently-concluded Junior Asian Athletics Championship. However, he was surrounded with doubts and question marks, thanks to the incessant pain he had on his left ankle. The throws coach at the national camp Virender Dabbas, although sceptical, urged him to get the job done. " Coach saab, ap tension na lo, mein throw marunga, Rashtragaan bajega (coach, don't get tensed, I'll go for the throws and will let the national anthem play)," the teenager replied. He was Himanshu Khakkar, who, at 17 may be leading India's next generation of javelin throwers, as the culture of throw grows. His 67.57m throw earned India's solitary gold at the event as the camp returned home with 11 medals. Hailing from Salhawas in Jhajjar district in Haryana, Himanshu practiced in Akheri Madanpur, which was an hour away. "I wake up at three (o'clock) in the morning and start practicing at four. Then I would come back for school and go back to practice in the evening," he said while sharing his daily routine. Before the tournament, Himanshu shared some time with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra in South Africa. "Neeraj (bhaiya) asked me to focus on my aim and practice well. He explained how everyone is different, and everyone has their own advantage," Himanshu recounted the advice he got. Describing the throw, Himanshu said he had set his eyes on winning gold. It was when the coach had pointed out that the National Anthem had not played in the meet so far. "At that time, my injury was of no concern. All that I could focus on was that I needed to get it (anthem) played," he said. His yearning materialised when his throw, which is far off his personal best of 74.56m, put him on top of the podium. "I was delighted. I am looking forward to repeat the same in the Khelo India Games in Bihar next month," he added. He may not be as well-built and tall as Arshad Nadeem or Andreas Hoffman, but the 5'10 foot boy has got the 'mindset of a champion' according to Dabbas. "It may be too early, but he has good potential. It should be a matter of time before he refines himself to be the best," Dabbas told this daily. What stood out for Dabbas was Himanshu's self belief. "The remark he made before his throw - that's typical of Haryanvi athletes. Their mindset to win even with injuries is exemplary," he added. Although Himanshu's speed and aggression are his strengths, the coach felt that his rhythm needs to improve. "He tends to start fast and end slow. But I back him to change that part a bit. He also has a good arm jerk which helps with his release," the coach said.
Al Etihad
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
2nd Al Wathba Date Festival showcases importance of sustainable date palm cultivation and Emirati tradition
10 Apr 2025 13:10 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The second edition of the Al Wathba Date Festival has concluded. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the event was organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage festival, which commenced on January 10, featured 12 competitions for date packaging - both with and without additives - covering six varieties of dates: Khalas, Fard, Dabbas, Bumaan, Shishi, and Zamli.A total of 120 prizes, exceeding Dh2 million, were allocated for the competitions, which attracted 310 date producers and manufacturers from across the presented over 3,100 kilograms of premium dates, utilising innovative and sustainable packaging designed to meet high-quality festival showcased more than 200 varieties of dates and related products across 40 dedicated shops, with 172 date producers and manufacturers participating in rotation over 79 days. To ensure diversity, the festival revamped its line-up of shops every 10 days, offering visitors a dynamic selection of Emirati dates and a variety of date-based products, including items crafted from date palm festival aims to raise awareness about the importance of the palm tree, aligning with the vision of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to ensure the sustainability of date palm cultivation while encouraging date production, date trade, and related also supports food security initiatives, contributing to their long-term a specialised platform for marketing and selling Emirati and international dates and their products, the festival plays a vital role in preserving the country's agricultural heritage. It also facilitates the exchange of expertise among farmers from around the world, promoting modern agricultural techniques, palm tree care, and the rich Emirati heritage.
