Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed meets Liwa Dates Festival organisers and citizens at Al Dhanna Palace

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan received citizens and organisers of the Liwa Dates Festival at Al Dhanna Palace, underlining support for farmers, productive families and the preservation of Al Dhafra’s heritage.

Support for farmers and heritage highlighted at Al Dhanna Palace

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, hosted a reception for citizens and the organisers of the Liwa Dates Festival at Al Dhanna Palace in the Al Dhafra Region.

During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan reviewed the festival’s principal activities and the wider initiatives designed to support farmers and productive families across Al Dhafra. He emphasised measures aimed at enhancing the quality of agricultural production and at strengthening the region’s connection to its ancestral values.

The reception provided an opportunity to acknowledge those involved in staging the Liwa Dates Festival and to recognise the contributions of community members who work to promote agricultural practices and cultural traditions. Sheikh Hamdan commended the efforts of all who support the festival, noting their role in bringing Al Dhafra’s agricultural and cultural heritage to wider attention.

According to the official account of the reception, Sheikh Hamdan reiterated the leadership’s commitment to backing initiatives that preserve national heritage, serve the community and advance development goals. The discussion centred on sustaining livelihoods in farming communities, improving standards of produce and ensuring that traditional skills and values are passed to future generations.

The Liwa Dates Festival, held in the Al Dhafra Region, serves as a focal point for celebrating the date palm’s significance to local agriculture and culture. The reception at Al Dhanna Palace underlined the festival’s place within broader efforts to support rural economies and maintain cultural continuity in the region.

The meeting brought together a cross-section of citizens and event organisers, reflecting the communal nature of the festival and the importance attributed to collaboration between authorities and local stakeholders. Sheikh Hamdan’s remarks highlighted both practical support for producers and a symbolic affirmation of the emirate’s cultural priorities.

By recognising those who contribute to the Liwa Dates Festival, the reception reinforced the authorities’ intention to continue investing in events and programmes that bolster the agricultural sector and celebrate Al Dhafra’s heritage, while fostering sustainable development in the region.

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