The 10th edition of the Local Dates Festival concluded at Souq Waqif Thursday after 15 days.The festival, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Municipality, evoked good response from the public and witnessed large turnout of the buyers for the various types of dates on display.Organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Souq Waqif Management, the festival sold local date varieties including Khalas, Shishi, Khenaizi and Barhi along with Saqai, Razizi, Nabt Saif and Lulu.A diverse range of dates products along with sweets were also on sale. Locally grown figs and papaya were among the other highlights of the festival.The ministry also announced the results of the Best Mixed Date Basket Competition.Yousef Ahmed Al-Taher Farm and Umm Ghuwailina Farm won the first prize, while Nasser bin Ali bin Khamis Al-Kuwari Farm and Haseen Saeed Al-Khayarin Farm won the second and third places, respectively.
August 07, 2025 | 09:29 PM