Hamdan bin Zayed visits the 22nd Liwa Dates Festival in Al Dhafra Region, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to preserving heritage while supporting agriculture and food security. The festival is taking place in Liwa City and will continue until July 23, 2026.
During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said the festival reflects the UAE leadership’s vision of making heritage a part of everyday life. He noted that such events also support sustainable development and help pass traditions to future generations.
Hamdan bin Zayed visits the festival’s competitions and praised their role in celebrating the country’s rich culture. He also said the event encourages new agricultural ideas that strengthen community ties and support the future of farming in the UAE.
The tour included several pavilions, traditional date markets, and handicraft displays. Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed modern agricultural technologies designed to improve farming and boost food security across the country.
He was accompanied by Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several senior officials. They included Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Nasser Mohammed Al Mansoori, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, Issa Hamad Bushhab, Advisor to the Ruler’s Representative, Abdullah Mubarak Al Mheiri, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, and Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Festivals and Events Sector at the authority.
The Liwa Dates Festival continues to showcase the importance of UAE heritage, local farming, and innovation while bringing together the community in Al Dhafra Region.
