Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the annual local heritage festival ‘Liwa Date Festival’ in its 16th edition this summer, with many valuable prizes worth more than Dh8 million up for grabs in Abu Dhabi.

The festival celebrates the cultural identity, supporting local agriculture, and reinforcing our farming heritage. Organisers said four new awards would be introduced this year to up the stakes for farmers eager to show off their produce.

Activities will be limited to avoid gatherings, but the popular Date Beauty Contest will be held as usual. No visitors are allowed in but special procedures will be held for the farmers and staff who will participate.