The sixth day of the inaugural ‘Al Wathba for Dates’ competition saw the announcement of winners in the Khuneizi and Shishi categories, as part of the festival organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority during the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in the Al Wathba region, which concludes today.
Winners of the Competitions Announced
On the evening of the awards ceremony, the Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, recognised the top competitors from both categories. In the Khuneizi contest, Matar Ali Muftah Al Shamsi took first place, with Khalifa Suhail Ali Rabie Al Mazrouei following in second, and Hamad Suhail Qanzool Al Shamsi securing third place.
Shishi Competition Results
In the Shishi category, Rashid Abdullah Hadha Abdullah Al Marar claimed first prize, while the estate of Saeed Salem Rashid Daghesh Al Kutbi was awarded second, followed closely by Saeed Salem Jaber Saeed Al Mansouri in third.
Prize Distribution
The organising committee allocated a total of 15 prizes for each competition, amounting to an impressive total of 397,000 dirhams. The winner of each contest received 100,000 dirhams, whereas the second and third place winners were awarded 75,000 and 40,000 dirhams, respectively.
Participation in Other Competitions
Additionally, the festival welcomed participants for the ‘Elite of Al Wathba Dates’ and ‘Lulu for Farmers of the Abu Dhabi Region’ competitions, receiving a remarkable total of 540 kilograms from 20 contestants across 176 entries. The results of these competitions are anticipated to be announced on the festival stage.
Each first-place winner in the competitions was awarded 100,000 dirhams.