Our harvest Small EN..pdf · 3 Our harvest 2007 - 2020 @kiadpai Khalifa International Award Khalifa Award for Date and Agriculture Our Harvest 2007 - 2020 ISBN 978-9948-35-640-0

Our harvest2007 - 2020

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Our harvest2007 - 2020

@kiadpai

Khalifa International Award

Khalifa Award for Date and Agriculture

Our Harvest 2007 - 2020

ISBN 978-9948-35-640-0

Coordination and supervision/Prof. Dr. Abdulwahab ZayedSecretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation

Prepared by Award’s media center

Art direction and design / Mohamed Eisa

All rights reserved 2019

Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation

P.O.Box: 3614 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesTel: 00971 2 304 9999Fax: 00971 2 3049990www.kiaai.ae [email protected] [email protected]

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They used to say that agriculture has no future,

but thankfully with our determination, we

succeeded in turning the desert into a green

land.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

H.H. The Late SheikhZayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

(May God Bless His Soul)

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Since its foundation, the UAE has worked to balance between its economic and social renaissance and the preservation of its inherited culture, social and environment, in a unique experience that emphasizes the success of the sustainability development model, which was established by the late Father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan may God rest his soul in peace , who worked on maintaining well-established foundation to protect the environment.

Today we corroborate our progress on the same path and approach, and our support for the completion of the foundational and legislative construction, and the consolidation of the official and public social efforts to preserve both the environment and wildlife.

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

H.H. Sheikh

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab Emirate

Founder and Patron of the Award(God protect Him)

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The geniality of the late Sheikh Zayed in the

Agricultural f ield lies in challenging the

impossible, and this leads us to follow his

steps, and not to see a barrier preventing us

from pursuing all our dreams for a better

future. To also see the future with our minds

and insights and imagine it with our dreams

on the form we want. The reality we are living

now at an earlier stage was an imagination

and dream of the late Father Sheikh Zayed Bin

Sultan May His Soul Rest in Pease.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

H.H. Sheikh

Mohammed Bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Deputy Supreme Commander ofthe UAE Armed Forces

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H.H. Sheikh

Mansour Bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister - Minister of Presidential Affairs

The first supporter of date palm cultivation

We are proud of this award, which has

contributed constructively and effectively

in the development of the date palm and

agricultural innovation sector globally, and has

become a bright and significant page added to

the UAE›s record of great achievements in all

international fields.

The Award also highlighted the civilized image

of the UAE, and its constructive role in the

advancement of the Date Palm Tree and the

agricultural sector as part of the components

of our cultural heritage and our bright

present.

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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H.H. Sheikh

Nahayan Mabarak Al NahayanMinister of Tolerance

President of the Award’s Board of Trustees

Today, we express our deep thanks to the

Father His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin

Zayed Al Nahyan “May God Protect Him” on

his wise decision to establish this award,

and for his strong support and great concern

to encourage all efforts done to maintain a

continuous improvement in the date palm

cultivation and agricultural innovation, and

make the UAE always an important and

pioneering center for research, development

and production.

Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan

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In a short period (2020-2007), the award marked a milestone in the development of the date palm sector and agricultural innovation at the national and international levels, thanks to the vision of the patron and founder of the award, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President «God bless him». The Award was honored to carry the name of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa and receiving his patronage and generous support.

At the General Secretariat of the Award, we cherish this trust and we are proud of the award achievements that contributed in strengthening the UAE’s leading position in the development of the date palm and agricultural innovation sector in the world. I am confident that the future is yet to be more distinctive and better for you homeland. No matter what we achieve, it will not be enough.

Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Prof.Secretary General of the Award

For you, Homeland

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Scientif ic CommitteeDr. Franz Hoffmann

Chairman of the Scientif ic Committee / USA

Dr. Harrison Hughes

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / United States of America

Dr. Yvon Martel

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / Canada

Dr. Jose Cubero

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / Kingdom of Spain

Dr. Sameer Al-Shaker

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / International Expert

Dr. Abdallah Ben Abdallah

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / Tunisia

Dr. Fatima Al Ansari

Member of the Scientif ic Committee / United Arab Emirates

Members of the Board of TrusteesH.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan

Minister of Tolerance

President of the Award’s Board of Trustees

H.E. Dr. Qu DongyuDirector – General of FAO

H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlmheiriMinister of State for Food Security

H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed ZeyoudiMinister of Climate Change and Environment

H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Adam Ahmad DukhairiDirector General of the Arab Organization

for Agricultural Development

H.E. Dr. Aly AbousabaaDirector General of (ICARDA)

H.E. Dr. Helal Al KaabiGeneral Manager Emirates Metrology Institute

Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council

H.E. Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al AmeriDirector-General of ADAFSA

Prof. Dr. Abdelouahhab ZaidAdvisor Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Award’s Secretary General

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International &Local Awards

Shot by: Moatasem M. Nasif

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International Award2007 - 2020

Category: Distinguished Innovative Studies and

Modern Technology

Category: Distinguished Producers in Date Palm

Sector

Category: Pioneering and Sophisticated Innovations

Serving the Agricultural Sector

Category: Inf luential Figure in the Field of Date Palm and

Agricultural Innovation

Category: Pioneering Development and

Productive Projects

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International Award Statistics 2008 – 2020

Candidates 109Winners 19



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ExpatsExpats

WorldWinners

HonoredWorldArabs

Arabs

LocalsLocals

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Local Award2018 - 2020

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2018 - 2020

19 Winners 192 Participants

Local Award Statistics 2018 – 2020

category of the small farm

(less than 250)fruitful palm tree

category of the medium farm

(251 - 500)fruitful palm tree

category of the above-medium farm(501 - 1000)

fruitful palm tree

category of the large farm

(more than 1000)fruitful palm tree

category of the Agricultural innovation

The Distinguished Farmer& Innovative Farmer

Award in the UAE

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InternationalCompetitions

Shot by: Hassa Khalid Al Yaqoub

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www.datepalmphotos.com www.datepalmphotos.com

10604 Photos

3215 Photographers 54 Country

First International competition specialized inthe photography of date palm tree

2009 - 2020(Competition Statistics 2009 - 2020)

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www.datepalmpoetry.comwww.datepalmpoetry.com

Poets 291Arab Countries 17

Competition statistics (2017 - 2020)

Date

Palm

Poetry

The f irst Arab competitionfor the love of the Palm

2017 - 2020

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Award’s Sessions

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Trophies of awards and competitions

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International Award winnersFourth Session (2009-2020)

Published Books to summarize the research studies, projects and innovations award winners in twelve years

2020

www.kiaai.ae/award_publications www.kiaai.ae/award_publications

Blessed Tree Magazine12 volumes - 31 issues (2009-2020)

مجلة الشجرة املباركة أول مجلة علمية أكادمييةمتخصصة بزراعة النخيل وانتاج التمور واالبتكار الزراعي

2020

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Winning and outstanding photosDate Palm through the Eyes of the

WorldAnnual Session (2009-2020)

www.kiaai.ae/award_publications

2020


Date Palm in UAE

A book that designates the UAE’s achievements in Date Palm

Field from the year of Union 1971 to Tolerance Year 2019

2019

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International Efforts to Combat Red Palm Weevil

A book that enumerates international efforts to combat red palm weevil and the experiences of several countries

in this subject

2019


Date Palm cultivation and date production in Sudan

A book that displays the Sudanese experiences in date palm cultivation and date production from the beginning

until present

2019

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www.kiaai.ae/award_publicationswww.kiaai.ae/award_publications

Date Palm Cultivation and the Dates Quality amid environmental factors, service and care

programs

The 200 most beautiful photos of the blessed tree in ten years (2010-2019)

A book that displays the impact of climatic factors and its role in the growth of the date palm and on the production

of dates quantity and quality

A book that showcases the 200 most beautiful photos (winners and distinguished) who have participated in the

Date Palm through the Eyes of the World

2019 2019

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2018

Date Palm Cultivation and Date Production in Jordan

Facts…Challenges... ProspectsA Book that reviews Jordan's experience in date palm

cultivation and date production with a focus on Medjool dates


Year Book of the Award (2009-2019)A book that highlights in details the yearly range of

activities, events and efforts of the award

2019

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2018 2018

Zayed’s Agriculture and Date Palm Zayed’s Geniality in Agricultureand EnvironmentA book that displays the efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed

bin Sultan Al Nahyan «God bless his soul» in the field of date palm cultivation and date production in UAE

A book that displays the efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan «God bless his soul» in agriculture

and environmental protection in UAE

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2018

Photo Album Part III (2016 - 2018)A book that showcases the winners and outstanding

images in the Date Palm competition through the eyes of the world in three years


Lectures of the Scientif ic Conference of the First Jordan International Dates Festival

A book that displays all scientific researches presented during the scientific conference accompanying the First

Jordan International Dates Festival 2018

2018

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6th International Date Palm Conference (2018)

A book that displays all scientif ic researches presented at the 6th International Date Palm Conference in Abu Dhabi

19- 21 March 2018

2018


3rd Lectures of the scientif ic Forum of theInternational Date Palm Festival in Siwa

A book that displays all scientific researches presented during the scientif ic symposium accompanying the 3rd International Egyptian Date Palm Festival in Siwa (2017)

2017

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GIAHS EgyptA book that displays the efforts of the Arab Republic of Egypt in maintaining the system of date palm oasis in Siwa as a system of global importance and a human

heritage for the present and future generations

2016

GIAHS UAEA book that indicates the UAE's efforts to preserve the

date palm oasis system in Al Ain and Liwa as a system of global importance and a human heritage for the present

and future generations


2015

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UAE Festivals andExhibitions


Consumption pattern and eating habits associated with dates

A book that indicates the eating habits associated with eating dates in the UAE in Al Ain

2010

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www.kiaai.ae www.kiaai.ae

Abu Dhabi 21 - 26 November 2011


Al Ain 07 - 11 November 2006


UAE International Date Palm Exhibitions UAE International Date Palm Festivals

Al Ain 14 - 16 December 2004

Al Ain 22 - 26 October 2008

Abu Dhabi Nov 26 - 01 December 2012


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Abu Dhabi International Dates Exhibitions Abu Dhabi Dates Fair

Abu Dhabi 07 - 09 December 2015





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Egypt International Date

Palm Festival

Shot by: Qasim Al Farsi

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www.siwafes tival.comwww.siwafes tival.com

International Egyptian Date Palm Festival Siwa, Arab Republic of Egypt International exhibition

of date palmcultivation and productionSiwa, Republic of Egypt

08 - 10 October 2015

08 - 10 November 2017

Egyptian Date Palm Competition (2015-2016-2017-2018)

The f irst Egyptian date palm competition that participants took part are farmers from various provinces of the Arab

Republic of Egypt

27 - 29 October 2016

07 - 09 November 2018

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Rehabilitation of Siwa Date Factory 2017 Rehabilitation of the New Valley Dates Complex 20196 production lines, production capacity of 10,000

tons per year 6 production lines, production capacity 5000 tons per year

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Construction of Chilling Storage for dates in sea oases 2019 Egypt’s Strategic Plan and The Dates

Value ChainCapacity of 4000 tons of which 500 tons of frozen

warehouses (-18°C)Participating in the Strategical Development of the date

palm sector in Egypt 2016

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Sudan International Date

Palm Festival www.siwafes tival.com

Organic Agriculture Membership Certif icates

Support and rehabilitation of 200 date palm farms in Siwa Oasis, for the Organic Date Certif icate from European

Union 2018

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www.sudanfes tival.com

05 - 09 December 2017

26 - 30 November 2019


International Sudan Date Palm FestivalInternational Exhibition of date palm

cultivation and production Khartoum, Republic of Sudan

Sudanese Date Palm Competition (2017-2018-2019)

Sudanese f irst date palm competition that participants are farmers and date producers from different states of

the Republic of Sudan

02 - 06 October 2018

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Jordan International Date

Palm Festival

Date Palm through the Eyes of the Sudanese Photographer

Date Palm Poetry Competition in Sudan(2017- 2018 -2019)

أول مسابقة مخصصة للمصورين والشعراء يف السودان

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www.jordanfes tivals.com

21 - 23 October 2018

www.jordanfes tivals.com

International Festival of Jordanian Date PalmInternational Exhibition of Date Palm Cultivation and

Date Production Amman, Kingdom of Jordan

Jordan Date Palm Competition(2018 - 2019)

Jordanian date palm competition were participants are date farmers and producers in the Hashemite

Kingdom of Jordan

16 - 18 October 2019

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Mauritania International Date

Palm Festivalwww.jordanfes tivals.com

2nd International Jordanian Date Palm Festival 2019

International Exhibition of Date Palm Cultivation and Date Production Amman, Jordan

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www.kiaai.ae

International DatePalm Conferences

First International Festival of Mauritanian Dates 2020

International exhibition of date palm cultivation and date production

Nouakchott, The Islamic Republic of Mouritania

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www.kiaai.ae www.idpc.ae www.kiaai.ae www.idpc.ae

International Date Palm Conferences International Date Palm Conferences

The Largest series of date palm conferences in the world and the widest range of participation of International date

palm expertsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Largest series of date palm conferences in the world and the widest range of participation of International date

palm expertsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi 19 - 26 March 2006

Al Ain 08 - 10 March 1998


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Al Ain 25 - 27 March 2001

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Conference of Agriculture Ministers of Date-producing Countries

To develop a framework strategy for the eradication ofRed Palm Weevil

Abu Dhabi 09 March 2019United Arab Emirates


Abu Dhabi Declaration to Combat the Red Palm Weevil

First declaration for the framework on International Efforts to Combat Red Palm Weevil under the supervision

of FAO 2019Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Our Harvest

Shot by: Yassir bin Ali AL Saikhani

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www.kiaai.ae

FAO awards the Gold Medal to The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award

for Date Palm and Agricultural InnovationFAO awards the Secretariat of the Award the Honor Medal 2019 in recognition of the efforts and achievements in the

service of the date palm sector worldwide

UAE GIAHS Certif icate 2015Egypt GIAHS Certif icate 2016

In recognition of the UAE's efforts to preserve the date palm oasis in Al Ain and Liwa as a system of global

importance and a human heritage for the present and future generations

www.kiaai.ae

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A commemorative stamp issued by Emirates Post in honor of the Patron of the award, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, “God protect him” as the Patron

of the Date Palm 2016

www.kiaai.aewww.kiaai.ae

Guinness World Records

A memorial to The Date Palm Patron, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The UAE won the record by planting the largest number of date palm trees in the world in 2009

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Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Wins First Place in Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Institutions for the

category of Partnerships and International Cooperation.

www.kiaai.aewww.kiaai.ae

2012 Silver Commemorative Coin AED 50 - in the Name of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin

Zayed Al NahyanSocial Responsibility Award 2019

A commemorative silver coin issued in a serial number ofthe Central Bank of the Emirates on the occasion

of the f ifth anniversary of the award(Nominal value 50 AED)

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Our Partners

www.kiaai.ae

Best initiative award in celebration of the Year of Zayed - Year 2018

Within Celebration of 101 ideas Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and

Agricultural Innovation wins f irst place as the best initiative in the agricultural sector to celebrate Zayed Year

2018

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International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA)

International Fund for Agricultural

Development (IFAD)

Agence Nationale de Développement des Zones Oasiennes et

l`Arganier (ANDZOA)

Arab Organization for Agricultural

Development (AOAD)

International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture

(ICBA)

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment

and Development (AAAID)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

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Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,

Republic of Sudan

Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation,

Arab Republic of Egypt

Ministry of Agriculture, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Ministry of RuralDevelopment,

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

وزارة التســـــــــــــــامــــــــحMinistry of Trade and

Industry,Arab Republic of Egypt

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We are all partners in responsibility and

aiming for food security and sustainable

development

Sudanese Palm Farming and Welfare Association

Pheonix INC. Group

Siwa Society for Community Development and

Environmental Protection

UAE Date Palm Friends Society

Agriculture and Molecular

Laboratory (Lab2A)

Jordan Dates Association

International Date Palm Global Network

(DPGN)

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