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Mauritanian Date Festival opens in Atar with UAE support, 245 exhibitors

The fifth edition highlights a strategic partnership in sustainable agriculture and food security.

Vendors display diverse varieties of dates in a crowded marketplace during the Mauritanian International Date Festival.

The fifth Mauritanian International Date Festival, backed by the UAE, spotlights agricultural innovation and regional food security. Discover how this partnership could reshape food supply chains.

The fifth Mauritanian International Date Festival 2026 opened in Atar, Mauritania, on Saturday, August 15, with support from the UAE Presidential Court. The event attracted 245 exhibitors from seven countries, including the UAE, underscoring a strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and regional food security.

Source: WAM (Emirates News Agency)