The Dates Festival in Sharjah has, until mid-August 2022, recorded sales volumes of more than 38,250 kilogrammes, or 38 tonnes.
The festival, In its seventh edition since it opened last month, has witnessed a great turnout from UAE citizens, residents, and visitors, who have come for the different types of dates available.
It takes place annually at Souq Al Jubail, a project of Sharjah Asset Management, the Government of Sharjah’s investment arm.
“The Dates Festival has become a prominent annual event organised by Souq Al Jubail, much awaited by visitors to the market year after year,” Hamid Al Zarouni, Chief Officer of Souq Al Jubail, said. “The festival constitutes an important opportunity to introduce visitors to the best types of locally produced dates, and enhance cultural and heritage awareness associated with the palm tree”.
Since the beginning of the festival in July 2022, different varieties of dates have been sold through ten sales platforms.
The festival is keen to showcase new ypes of dates at each event annually. The types of dates on display this year are Al-Hilali, Al-Khashkar, Al-Khasab, Al-Muzaini, Al-Jabri, Al-Baql, and Al-Salani.
In addition, previously existing locally-sourced dates including Nagal, Khneizi, Bu Maan, Khalas, Khadrawi, Barhi, Lulu, Shishi, Asaba Al-Arous, Bu Jibal, Ain Baqr, are exhibited.
The festival will continue to host visitors until September 2022. Owners of wet shops present in the market and several external participants will be a part of the festival.