Exhibition features 4,000 varieties of dates

MUSCAT, OCT 19
The fourth edition of the International Dates and Honey Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, was inaugurated by Dr Said bin Hamad al Saqri, Economic Adviser at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, in the presence of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC).
More than 4,000 varieties of dates and related products, including premium Omani dates, date derivatives such as molasses, sweets and biscuits, as well as a wide range of honey varieties from different countries, are on display at the expo.
Traditional date farmers, producers, local businesses, and regional/international companies are showcasing agricultural heritage.
The expo includes events and activities that contribute to supporting and developing the dates and honey sectors, enhancing investment and marketing opportunities, and introducing Omani products, according to the organisers.
The exhibition has become Oman's flagship event for two of its most iconic agricultural products. The current edition is the largest yet, bringing together SMEs, family businesses, factories and traders from across Oman and from 13 countries that participated in earlier editions.