The Khalifa International Date Palm Award is participating in the “Emirati Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026” in Al Ain.
To promote agricultural innovation and to consolidate Zayed’s humanitarian legacy in supporting sustainability and food security.
Al Ain(News Desk)::The Khalifa International Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Award, affiliated with the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, Presidential Court, participated in the second edition of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment from April 22-26, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, at the ADNEC Exhibition Centre in Al Ain. .
The award’s participation in this prominent national event embodies its pioneering role in supporting scientific research and promoting agricultural innovation, and in consolidating the UAE’s position as a global platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise in the fields of sustainable agriculture and food security, in line with the vision of the wise leadership and the approach of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, in his attention to agriculture and the environment. .
Professor Dr. Abdul Wahab Al-Bukhari Zayed, Secretary-General of the Award, affirmed that this participation reflects the Award’s commitment, within the framework of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, to supporting national initiatives that contribute to the development of the agricultural sector and promote innovation in the field of date palms. This is achieved by showcasing its most prominent scientific and cultural programs and initiatives, as well as highlighting its role in organizing international conferences, publishing scientific references, and building partnerships with research institutions globally. .
The award’s pavilion witnessed a wide turnout of visitors and those interested, as it highlighted its most prominent achievements throughout its journey, including supporting scientific research, honoring the winners in the award categories, organizing international conferences on date palms, and launching cultural initiatives such as the “The Palm Tree in the Eyes of the World” and “The Palm Tree in the Tongues of Poets” competitions, in addition to its efforts in spreading knowledge and raising awareness of the importance of the palm tree as a cultural, economic and environmental symbol. .
This participation underscores the award’s continued role as a global knowledge platform contributing to the development of the date palm sector and fostering integration between scientific research and practical application, thereby supporting sustainability and enhancing the UAE’s position in leading international efforts towards a more prosperous and sustainable agricultural future.
