The UAE – The land of Dates

The UAE – The land of Dates

The UAE is a country of rich culture and tradition. Famous not only for its breathtaking architecture, the tallest building and the biggest mall of the world, the UAE is also is known as the Land of Dates. Dates represent the history, culture, heritage, religion, and agriculture of the United Arab Emirates like nothing else. In fact, the UAE counts more than 40 million date palms and around 199 different varieties, that together produce more than 76,000 tons of dates yearly. This becomes currently evident all around the country, with the dates harvest season approaching. Dates are only harvested once a year, and can then, when processed and stored correctly be kept for up to a year good for consumption. "The Date industry has witnessed exponential grown year on year since 2010 and while the noble date fruit is being discovered by the western world as a power food and healthy snack, these numbers are only surging!" states Tina Memic, Managing Director of the Brand Consult and proclaimed Dates Expert. Tina Memic works since more than a decade in the dates industry in the UAE, focusing on this unique niche. She is the only female dates specialist the UAE has