Al Ain City Municipality is participating in the 21st edition of the Liwa Dates Festival 2025, which continues until July 27 in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi. The event aims to support farmers and promote the cultural and agricultural value of palm trees and their products as part of food security and agricultural sustainability efforts.
Mubarak Hayyab Al Ketbi stated that Al Ain Municipality's participation this year reflects its commitment to preserving the agricultural heritage and long-standing traditions associated with palm trees. The municipality has dedicated a booth to showcase its agricultural and environmental initiatives and its innovative services for preserving palm trees and developing green spaces.
As part of its active participation, the municipality is presenting a unique project focused on recycling palm waste—such as fronds, trunks, and leaflets—into useful materials for environmental and community benefit. This initiative supports environmental sustainability and the use of renewable agricultural resources.
Al Ketbi added that the recycled palm products on display include a variety of home furniture items such as umbrellas, wastebaskets, seating areas, tables, barriers, fences, and models of different sizes and shapes. Palm trunks are also reused as planting containers. This approach promotes the optimal use of natural resources, reduces waste, prevents the burning of palm residues (which would otherwise increase heat emissions), and lowers transportation costs to main landfill sites.
Al Ain City Municipality also showcased premium varieties of dates, including Naghal, Khalas, Shishi, Boumaan, Khneizi, Barhi, Fardh, and others. Seasonal fruits such as lemons, mangoes, bananas, and ambarella—grown in Al Ain’s fertile oases—were also featured. This participation aligns with Abu Dhabi government’s vision to support the agricultural sector, preserve natural resources, and enhance national identity tied to environmental and heritage values.
Mubarak Hayyab Al Ketbi stated that Al Ain Municipality's participation this year reflects its commitment to preserving the agricultural heritage and long-standing traditions associated with palm trees. The municipality has dedicated a booth to showcase its agricultural and environmental initiatives and its innovative services for preserving palm trees and developing green spaces.
As part of its active participation, the municipality is presenting a unique project focused on recycling palm waste—such as fronds, trunks, and leaflets—into useful materials for environmental and community benefit. This initiative supports environmental sustainability and the use of renewable agricultural resources.
Al Ketbi added that the recycled palm products on display include a variety of home furniture items such as umbrellas, wastebaskets, seating areas, tables, barriers, fences, and models of different sizes and shapes. Palm trunks are also reused as planting containers. This approach promotes the optimal use of natural resources, reduces waste, prevents the burning of palm residues (which would otherwise increase heat emissions), and lowers transportation costs to main landfill sites.
Al Ain City Municipality also showcased premium varieties of dates, including Naghal, Khalas, Shishi, Boumaan, Khneizi, Barhi, Fardh, and others. Seasonal fruits such as lemons, mangoes, bananas, and ambarella—grown in Al Ain’s fertile oases—were also featured. This participation aligns with Abu Dhabi government’s vision to support the agricultural sector, preserve natural resources, and enhance national identity tied to environmental and heritage values.