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Organised by the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, the 4th yearly Liwa Ajman Dates Festival successfully wrapped up at the Emirates Hospitality Centre on Friday, August 4.

Currently in its fourth year, the festival celebrates the country's rich heritage and practices, supplying residents and visitors with a unique possibility for more information concerning the importance of date palm trees, the farming industry and kinds of create grown in the country.

The three-day festival included a variety of academic talks, giving a possibility for farmers from the region to share finest practices on different farming methods, challenges, and means to improve the production of a selection of dates. On top of that, as part of the ATDD's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and according to the UAE's 'Year of Giving, a day and fruits auction was held to increase loan to sustain a number of charitable and humanitarian projects.

This year's festival likewise featured a number of competitions consisting of a date and citrus fruits competitors (Mazayna), a photography and video clip competitors, a treat competiion and a grand draw with a car as the major reward.

Site visitors were offered the opportunity to example a wide array of date-inspired meals prepared by a few of Ajman's finest chefs at the Culinary Corner while children of all ages were entertained in the Children' Edge with cultural competitors and art workshops highlighting the health benefits of dates and the relevance of palm trees.

Because of the success of this year's event, a new award will certainly be presented next year. Based upon the instructions of Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the ATDD, the award will be particularly for palm tree farmers in Ajman in acknowledgment of their outstanding payment.

H.E. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of the ATDD, claimed: "This year's occasionnhas actually been our most effective to date. We have seen a big boost in the number of site visitors which is mainly down to the diverse program of events, interactive lectures and competitors."

The Liwa Ajman Date Festival was organised by the Ajman Tourism Development Department in cooperation with diamond enroller, Al Foah, a Date Farming and Production Company, gold sponsor, Abu Dhabi Authorities, silver sponsors, Ajman Chamber, Liwa Dates and the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, as well as the support of the Ajman Public Transport
Company, the logistic sponsor of the event.

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