Hatta Farming Festival launched

Dubai Municipality has launched the second edition of the Hatta Farming Festival as part of the “Dubai Farms” programme, an initiative spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs.

The festival kicked off on Saturday at Leem Lake and will continue until Jan.22.

Featuring 25 Emirati farmers, homesteaders, and local agricultural companies, the event is designed to showcase agricultural products and services, foster collaboration, and support the UAE’s growing agricultural market. The Hatta Farming Festival is being held under the umbrella of the Hatta Winter initiative launched under the directives and patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.

Organised under the supervision of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, and implemented by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, Hatta Winter invites residents and visitors to explore the unique experiences offered by the mountainous region during the cooler months of the year.

The Hatta Farming Festival highlights the region’s potential as a premier agri-tourism destination, leveraging its unique environmental, social, and heritage diversity. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision to support national farmers, promote sustainable practices, and enhance Hatta’s role as a leading agricultural and tourism hub.

The festival also supports the objectives of the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan and the initiatives of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, which seek to boost economic and tourism opportunities, encourage local enterprises, and celebrate the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dhahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the event is aligned with the UAE’s efforts to advance sustainable national food security, which is among the country’s top priorities for the UAE and plays a key role in driving comprehensive development in all sectors.

WAM