Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak received the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in its 18th edition, held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Mr Al Mubarak affirmed that the notable progress achieved by Bahrain’s agricultural sector reflects a national approach centred on resource sustainability and innovation, supported by the care of His Majesty King Hamad and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He noted that this support has accelerated achievements and strengthened the foundations of sustainable development, enhancing the sector’s contribution to the kingdom’s comprehensive development and advancing qualitative progress across its fields.
He also highlighted the pivotal role of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty and president of the Consultative Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Sector Development, in supporting the advancement of the agricultural sector, particularly in date palm cultivation, date production, and strengthening agricultural capabilities in Bahrain.
He praised the efforts of Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in following up the afforestation plan and the Bahrain Mangroves initiative, which have achieved notable progress.
The minister underscored the deep-rooted relations between Bahrain and the UAE, noting their continued development across various domains, particularly in agricultural development and food security. He expressed pride in receiving the award, describing it as an incentive to further develop the agricultural sector, expand the use of modern technologies, and support farmers in a manner that contributes to food security and sustainability.
He noted that Bahrain’s efforts to develop the date palm and agricultural sector include a comprehensive package of initiatives and projects, most notably hosting the International Dates Observatory under the International Dates Council, which monitors and analyses global date production and trade indicators, supporting decision-makers and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional hub in this field.
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