DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, visited the ‘Dubai Dates’ exhibition, where he approved a generous grant of AED1 million to support participating exhibitors.
Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, the event aims to preserve and promote the UAE’s rich traditions linked to date palms, a symbol deeply rooted in Emirati culture. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan toured several exhibition pavilions showcasing the importance of dates in the UAE’s social and cultural identity.
Sheikh Hamdan’s directives to provide financial backing reaffirm his ongoing commitment to empowering heritage-driven initiatives and community engagement. The grant will be distributed among participants, recognising their role in sustaining and celebrating national traditions.
He was accompanied by Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of the Heritage Center, along with directors from the organisation. Bin Dalmook expressed his gratitude, saying the grant reflects a continued legacy of leadership devoted to strengthening the national identity and ensuring cultural traditions are preserved for future generations.
“The date palm is deeply rooted in the Emirati people’s culture and identity,” said Bin Dalmook. “H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s presence clearly reflects the leadership’s commitment to honouring this legacy and safeguarding it in the most dignified and authentic way.”
