Al Wathba Honey Festival continues in Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba Honey Festival continues in Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba Honey Festival, one of the festivals associated with the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence, continues in its first edition until 8th February in the award pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. The festival aims to support local beekeepers and honey producers, enhance their skills and keep them abreast of the latest innovations, modern technologies and best practices in beekeeping and honey production. It also aims to promote the products of Emirati beekeepers and acquaint the public with the benefits of Emirati honey and its unique characteristics. More than 60 beekeepers and companies involved in beekeeping and honey production are participating in the event, displaying their honey, bee products and modern beekeeping equipment. The festival includes workshops, seminars on bee-related topics and live shows related to beekeeping and honey production in the UAE, to promote this vital sector. Beekeeping and honey production are integral aspects of sustainable agricultural development that support the UAE's food security system and the environmental importance of beekeeping in contributing to the pollination process associated with the reproduction of plants and trees. The festival features six competitions for beekeepers and local honey producers: the best Sidr liquid