The eighth edition of ‘Al Dhaid Date Festival’, a heritage platform organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has concluded at Expo Al Dhaid.

The festival has seen participation from over 40 productive families who showcased a collection of handicrafts and ornamental pieces made from dry palm leaves, turning the exhibition showrooms and stalls into a heritage platform that celebrates palm trees and traditional crafts of forefathers.

The platform was dedicated to family-run enterprises, supported by the Government of Sharjah’s Social Services Department. It attracted a huge turnout of visitors. Attendees explored a variety of handicraft items and palm tree-based products, including intricately woven baskets and masterpieces crafted from dried leaves of date palms and other species.

The festival also featured popular Emirati traditional dishes such as harees, biryani, machboos, Arabic coffee with its special blends, and natural honey.

Mohammad Musabah Al Tunaiji, General Coordinator of Al Dhaid Date Festival, emphasised the participation of local productive families is a testament to the festival's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. He noted that the festival seeks to promote entrepreneurship and empower the local community by supporting home-based enterprises.

Al Tunaiji highlighted the significance of family-run enterprises in fostering sustainable community development. The festival provides a platform for productive families to showcase and sell their products directly to the public. This helps increase their income and encourages them to further develop their entrepreneurial and business management skills.  -TradeArabia News Service