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Gulf Today
21-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
US ambassador visits Liwa Date Festival
Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Date Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products derived from the palm tree. She noted that the experience provided her with valuable insight into traditional crafts and local cuisine. Strong also commended the rich educational content presented by the organisers and their tremendous efforts in hosting such diverse heritage festivals. These events, she emphasised, offer an authentic window into the UAE's vibrant cultural heritage, blending the past with the present. As part of her tour, the US Ambassador viewed several pavilions in the date and fruit beauty competitions. The 2025 Liwa Date Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has welcomed 50,225 visitors during its first five days. The 21st edition of the festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, continues until 27th July in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. The Liwa Date Festival is one of the UAE's most significant platforms celebrating palm heritage and traditional agriculture. It is an annual event eagerly awaited by farmers and the wider community due to its vital support for the agricultural sector and food security. The festival features 24 competitions with a total of 308 prizes valued at Dhs8.735 million, in addition to stage competitions designed for visitors. The event reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to preserving and transmitting heritage across generations while celebrating the date harvest season and the palm tree, a deeply rooted cultural and social symbol in Emirati heritage. The festival also attracts visitors and tourists from across the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council, offering a traditional and interactive atmosphere that supports farmers and provides engaging experiences for families and attendees. WAM
Emirates 24/7
21-07-2025
- Emirates 24/7
US Ambassador to UAE visits Liwa Dates Festival
Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products derived from the palm tree. She noted that the experience provided her with valuable insight into traditional crafts and local cuisine. She also commended the rich educational content presented by the organisers and their tremendous efforts in hosting such diverse heritage festivals. These events, she emphasised, offer an authentic window into the UAE's vibrant cultural heritage, blending the past with the present. As part of her tour, the US Ambassador viewed several pavilions in the date and fruit beauty competitions. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Etihad
20-07-2025
- Al Etihad
US Ambassador to UAE visits Liwa Date Festival
20 July 2025 17:09 ABU DHABI (WAM) Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, Martina Strong, praised the 21st Liwa Date Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products derived from the palm noted that the experience provided her with valuable insight into traditional crafts and local also commended the rich educational content presented by the organisers and their tremendous efforts in hosting such diverse heritage festivals. These events, she emphasised, offer an authentic window into the UAE's vibrant cultural heritage, blending the past with the present. As part of her tour, the US Ambassador viewed several pavilions in the date and fruit beauty competitions.
Al Etihad
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Nahyan bin Mubarak receives US Ambassador to UAE
11 July 2025 18:40 ABU DHABI (WAM)Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, at his majlis in Abu visit came as part of her farewell courtesy call at the conclusion of her official tenure in the country. She came to extend her greetings and express her gratitude for the support she received during her service in the Nahyan welcomed Ambassador Strong and praised her dedicated efforts throughout her term in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of affirmed that the UAE-U.S. relationship stands as a solid model of strategic partnership, built on mutual respect and shared interests, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is committed to reinforcing the UAE's position as a nation that promotes peace, stability, and international Nahyan noted that the relationship between the two friendly nations continues to grow across political, economic, scientific, and cultural domains, reflecting the deep-rooted ties between the two peoples and the pivotal role that diplomatic missions play in advancing this her part, Ambassador Martina Strong expressed her sincere appreciation and gratitude to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan for the warm reception and commended the unwavering support she received throughout her diplomatic affirmed that the UAE represents a distinguished model of leadership, tolerance, and cultural openness. She also conveyed her deep gratitude for the opportunity to represent her country in a nation that exemplifies noble global values in its policies and society. The meeting concluded with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak extending his best wishes to Ambassador Strong for continued success in her future endeavours, reaffirming the UAE's commitment to ongoing cooperation and dialogue with the United States in pursuit of shared interests and the promotion of international peace and security.
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE, US explore ways to enhance cooperation
9 July 2025 18:33 ABU DHABI (WAM)Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the UAE and the US, as well as enhancing parliamentary relations between the two Al Nuaimi and Strong also exchanged views on key regional and international Al Nuaimi emphasised the vital role that parliamentary institutions play in fostering dialogue, understanding, and communication on issues of mutual interest. He noted that parliamentary diplomacy has become an influential tool in supporting bilateral relations between nations and international organisations, helping advance cooperation across various meeting also touched on the visit of US President Donald Trump to the UAE and the broader region, highlighting the positive outcomes that reinforced cooperation, particularly in areas related to security, stability, and sustainable development. Ambassador Martina Strong expressed appreciation for the strength of US-UAE relations, affirming that the partnership continues to grow, reflecting the mutual commitment of both nations to expanding collaboration, especially in political and economic spheres.
