Introducing the Award’s categories criteria, and inviting the world to participate
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, organized a scientific virtual lecture entitled “Introducing the Award’s categories criteria, and inviting the world to participate”, presented by Prof. Franz J. Hoffmann, President of the Award’s Scientific Committee, along with the committee members, Dr. Jose Lgnacio Cubero, Dr. Harrison Hughes, Dr. Yvonne Martell, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdullah, Dr. Samir Al-Shaker, and Dr. Fatima Al-Ansari, on Monday 14th of June, 2021...
The Sustainable Oasis initiative, a role model for adapting to climate change
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, organized a scientific virtual lecture on the “The “Sustainable Oasis” initiative, a role model for adapting to climate change”, presented by H.E. Eng. Mohamed Bachri, Director of Strategy and Cooperation at the National Agency for the Development of Oasis and Argan Regions, in the Kingdom of Morocco...
The 7th International Date Palm Conference, to be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, praised the generous patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
Achievements of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, in developing the Date Palm cultivation and Date Production sectors
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, organized a scientific virtual lecture on the “Achievements of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, in developing the Date Palm cultivation and Date Production sectors”, presented by H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Al Dhukheiri, Director General, Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD)...
Nominations are now open for the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its Fourteenth Session, 2022.
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat announced...
Launching the 50 Booklets series in the 50th Year initiative
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Award’s General Secretary launches the “50 Booklets series in the 50th Year” initiative...
Nutritional Benefits of Dates
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat Organized a scientific virtual lecture on the “Nutritional Benefits of Dates”, presented by Eng. Nada Zuhair AlAdeeb...
Specifying a day for the Award winners’ presentations during the 7th International Date Palm Conference
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm & Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, the Award’s Scientific Committee annual meeting was held virtually on the 24th of March, 2021...
Announcing the winners of the “Date Palm International Photography " competition, in its Twelfth session, 2021.
The Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation General Secretariat, announced the winners’ names of “Date Palm International Photography " competition, in its Twelfth session, 2021, organized by the Award...
Measuring the impact of the Award’s achievements at the local, regional and international levels
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat published a book on "Measuring the impact of the Award’s achievements at the local, regional and international levels", prepared by “Hail Agricultural consultancy”...
Mansour Masts operetta in the opening of the Virtual Winners Honoring Ceremony of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its 13th session, 2021
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and with the presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees...
Khalifa International Award signs 4 Memorandum of Understanding, during the Award’s Winners Honoring Ceremony, 2021
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs. In the presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence...
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, chairs the 14th Annual Award's Board of Trustees meeting.
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, chaired on Tuesday, 16th of March, 2021, the 14th Annual Award's Board of Trustees’ meeting
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Honors the winners of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its 13th session, with an important virtual attendance.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and with the attendance of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan...
The technical pathway to add date palm fibers to the natural fiber category
Under the directives of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat organized the third virtual scientific lecture, for the cultural season, 2021...
Announcement of the Date Palm Poetry competition's winners In its Fifth Session, 2021
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation (KIADPAI) announces the winners of the "Date Palm Poetry" competition in its 5th Session 2021, which is under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan...
Announcing the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation winners in its Thirteenth session, 2021
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation expressed his appreciation for the care the Award...
The date palm is an opportunity to rebuild the economy in a way that supports a green recovery
Under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat organized the virtual scientific session “The Khalifa Award Report- Bridging Boundaries” on Monday the 8th of February, 2021, presented by Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Prof. Award’s Secretary General, and Professor Harrison Hughs from the United States, in the attendance also...
Conservation of date palm key to reducing global inequality and creating a more sustainable world
The Khalifa Award, under the directives and supervision of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan has today released its report: ‘Bridging boundaries: how can bio-regional collaboration convert the date palm industry into a successful model of the bio-circular economy?’...
Good Agricultural Practices and mechanism of achieving the “Global Gap” certification
Under the directives of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat resumed the virtual scientific lectures series, for the cultural season, 2021, after the great success achieved...
Date Palm Diseases and Pests
Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Award’s General Secretariat issued a book entitled “Date Palm Diseases and Pests” by Dr. Walid Abdul-Ghani Kaakeh, Diseases and Agricultural Pests expert...
Dates, a rich source of food industry innovations
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Dates, a rich source of food industry innovations”, by Eng. Emad Eissa, Postgraduate diploma in Food Production, consultant in date productions industry, on Wednesday the 23rd of December, 2020...
Date palm adaptation to climate changes and environmental challenges
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Date palm adaptation to climate changes and environmental challenges”, by Dr. Abdulbaset Ouda, Physiology and Date Palm Horticulture Professor, Date Palm Specialist...
Dates Quality and the requirements of the European and international market
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Dates Quality and the requirements of the European and international market”, by Mr. Mohsen BuJabal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BuJabal Company, Former Director of Planning...
Horticultural intensification Sustainability, to meet the Arab agricultural challenges
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Horticultural intensification Sustainability, to meet the Arab agricultural challenges”, by Dr. Sharif ALSharbasi, International expert in Date Palm cultivation and production, Former Director of the Date Palm Central Laboratory...
‘’Nakhilna’’ initiative, to promote dietary diversity and ensure its sustainability
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Integrated management initiative to combat date palm pests (Nakhilna)”, by Eng. Hamda Mahmoud Balshawareb, Acting Head of Plant Health Department, Ministry of Climate Change...
ADNEC announces the opening of the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Virtual Platform in strategic partnership with Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) has announced the opening of the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Virtual Platform tomorrow (Monday), in strategic partnership with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation...
“Red palm weevil: past, present and future”
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting Red palm weevil: past, present and future”, by Dr. Jose Romeno Faleiro, International Advisor, on Wednesday the 11th of October, 2020. The lecture was attended by 63 participants, representing 13 countries, among which are members of the Date Palm Friends Society in the UAE, date palm farmers, and Agricultural experts.
“Dates Value Chain and International Marketing”
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Dates Value Chain and International Marketing”, by Dr. Abdallah Oihabi, International Advisor, Former FAO Country Representative in KSA, on Sunday the 11th of October, 2020. The lecture was attended by (78) participants, representing (12) Arab countries, among which are members of the Date Palm Friends Society in the UAE, date palmfarmers, and Agricultural experts...
The Jordanian Experience in Dates Production, Modern cultivation and great competition.
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “The Jordanian Experience in Dates Production”, by Eng. Anwar Haddad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Dates Association, on Wednesday the 7th of October, 2020...
The Obstacles Facing Date Palm Farmers and Producers
...Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “The Obstacles Facing Date Palm Farmers and Date Producers”, by Dr. Ismail Al Hosani, Agricultural Advisor, on Wednesday the 23rd of September 2020
Launching the Jordanian Dates strategy in a joint cooperation between the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation and the Jordanian Dates Association
The Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture launched today Sunday the 20th of September 2020, in cooperation with Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and the Jordanian Dates Association...
The effect of agricultural operations on the production of good dates
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “The effect of agricultural operations on the production of good dates”, by Dr. Abdallah Ben Abdallah, Agricultural Advisor, FAO, on Sunday the 13th of September, 2020. The lecture was attended by...
A poetic Booklet entitled “Date Palm Poetry” - 40 poems
Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, President of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, the Award issued a poetic Booklet entitled “Date Palm Poetry”, which includes the best 40 poems...
Maximizing the Added value of Dates
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation organized a virtual lecture, presenting “Maximizing the Added value of Dates”, by Dr. Amgad El-Kady, Executive Director of Food and Agro Industries Technology Center. (FAITC), Ministry of Trade and Industry...
Invitation to attend a live virtual discussion session about the application mechanism to the Award’s categories
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation presents you its best regards...
“Hope Probe” A message and evidence from the UAE to the World
Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation said that the “Hope Probe” that was launched on Monday morning the 20th of July 2020, is a milestone in the modern history of the United Arab Emirates, as it reflects...
Nahayan Mabarak Launches the Electronic Library of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
...His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, President of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, launched the First Electronic Library specializing in date palm cultivation, date production and agricultural innovation
Egyptian Minister of Agriculture discusses with Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
Mr. Al-Qusayr, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held a meeting via video conference at noon on Monday, June 22, 2020, with Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in the presence of Mr. Reda Baalabeki...
Jordan Values Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Support in Developing the Date Palm Sector
His Excellency Dr. Saleh Al-Kharashi, In-Charge Minister of Agriculture, of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, praised the depth of historical bilateral relations between the two countries, and the close cooperation under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
Nahayan Mabarak: We continue to turn challenges into opportunities and we are working to prepare for the post COVID-19 stage.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and President of the Board of Trustees of the KhalifaInternational Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Award's General Secretariat held aspecial remote meeting using visual communication techniques...
Three new e-books were published by Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, President of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Award secretariat published three new electronic books, the first is entitled (Winners’ Book -Fourth Issue 2018-2019-2020) and a second book
Announcing the names of the winners of the competition "The Palm with Tongues in Poets", its fourth session 2020
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners of the "Palm in the Tongues of Poets" competition in its fourth session 2020...
The winners of the "Date Palm in the Eyes of the World" competition will be announced at its eleven session of 2020
The General Secretariat of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the names of the winners of the International Photography Competition; "The Date Palm in the Eyes of the World" at its eleven session of 2020...
Nahayan Mabarak: Approved the Names of the Winners for the Award
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, President of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, expressed his appreciation for the support received from the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
On the Occasion of the Year of Tolerance Nahayan Mabarak launches a Scientific Book "International Efforts to Combat Red Palm Weevil"
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, has launched a new book entitled"International Efforts to Combat the Red Palm Weevil"......
Arabia CSR Award 2019
The General Secretariat of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation won the 12th Arab Award for Social Responsibility at the 12th Session of the 2019 in the category of Corporate and International Cooperation. The award was honored during a ceremony held by the Arab Network for Corporate Social Responsibility on Wednesday evening, 02 October 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dubai, UAE.
Opening of the Nomination Period for Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation 12th session, 2020
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, The General Secretariat opened nomination period for Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation...
Nominations open for date palm award
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation (KIADPAI) announced Thursday that it has now opened nominations for candidates for the 12th session KIADPAI 2020 awards.
The winners of the "Date Palm in the Eyes of the World" competition 2019
The General Secretariat of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the names of the winners of the International Photography Competition; "The Date Palm in the Eyes of the World" at its Tenth session of 2019...
Abu Dhabi Declaration On Red Palm Weevil
We the agriculture ministers and heads of delegation of countries attending the donor ministerial meeting to support the trust fund and the regional program to combat Red Palm Weevil (RPW) convened on Saturday 9 March in Abu Dhabi:
Nahayan Mabarak honours winners of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation (2019)
Under the patronage of H.H Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.H Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, honoured, yesterday...
Nahayan Mabarak honors winners of Distinguished and Innovative Farmer Award (2019)
After that, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, honoured the winners of the Distinguished and Innovative Farmer Award organized by the Secretariat General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in cooperation with Al FOAH Company...
Under the patronage of Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed AL Muhairi Minister of State for Food Security on behalf of H.H Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan,...
Abu Dhabi Declaration On Red Palm Weevil
- We the agriculture ministers and heads of delegation of countries attending the donor ministerial meeting to support the trust fund and the regional program to combat Red Palm Weevil (RPW) convened on Saturday 9 March in Abu Dhabi:
UAE to Host Conference of Agricultural Ministers of World’s Date Producing and Processing Countries in March
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the UAE is set to host the Conference of Agricultural Ministers of the World’s Date Producing and Processing Countries.
Number 75, December 2018
CONTENTS
- Editorial- Soil Borne Diseases of Cereals: Their Impact on Global Cereal Production and Potential Approaches for Management
- CROP PROTECTION NEWS FROM ARAB AND NEAR EAST COUNTRIES
- INVASIVE AND NEW PESTS
- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Opening of the Nomination Period for Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation 11th session, 2018
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, The General Secretariat opened nomination period for Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation...
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation dedicate this conference to the spirit of Zayed, the lover of date palm and pioneer of Agriculture
The country's hosting of the largest international date palm conference since 20 consecutive years confirms UAE's leadership in the date palm sector in the world
The announcement of the winners of “Date Palm through the Eyes of the World" 2018
1021 pictures showed the great love in the eyes of 497 photographers from 26 countries around the world
Announcing the winners of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation 2018
Nahyan Mubarak: "The support of Khalifa bin Zayed has raised the Award’s regional and international status"
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