Abu dhabi: The Al Wathba Flower Festival, a significant event held in conjunction with the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, has successfully concluded after several days of vibrant competitions and activities. These events highlighted advancements in the floral and ornamental horticulture sector in the UAE, showcasing the nation's commitment to fostering innovation, creativity, and sustainability.
According to Emirates News Agency, the festival took place at the Sheikh Zayed Festival's pavilion in Al Wathba, featuring a variety of competitions held in a positive atmosphere with exceptional organisation. The event underscored its role in supporting national talent and encouraging excellence, with participants competing in categories such as Best Photograph of the Al Wathba Flower Festival, Best Desert Garden Design, Best Floral Value Added Product, and Best Flower Bouquet for both children and professionals. Other categories included Best Creative Floral Practice, Best Flower Farm in the UAE, and Most Beautiful Home Flower Garden.
This year's festival acted as a comprehensive platform showcasing the latest agricultural practices through workshops on floral arrangement and 3D content creation, alongside sessions introducing modern techniques in ornamental horticulture. These activities reinforced the festival's role as a national event supporting the UAE's agricultural sustainability and food security efforts.
The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award further enhanced the quality of submissions by inspiring farmers and creators to adopt innovative solutions, aligning with the nation's vision for developing the agricultural sector. At the festival's conclusion, Mubarak Al Qusaili Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Festivals and Competitions Committee, honoured participants for their contributions, emphasizing the Award's commitment to supporting agricultural creativity.
The festival also coincided with activities celebrating the deep-rooted relations between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, reflecting the historical and social ties between the two nations. This initiative highlighted the festival's dedication to promoting values of brotherhood and cultural exchange within agricultural events.
Meaad Mohammed Al Rashdi, Head of the Al Wathba Flower Festival Team, noted the exceptional competition and creativity levels across all categories, with significant engagement from participants and visitors. Al Rashdi stated that the festival's success in achieving its objectives has strengthened its position on the map of specialised agricultural events in the UAE.
Al Rashdi further emphasized that the positive atmosphere and diversity of competitions created an inspiring environment for creativity and knowledge exchange among participants of all ages. She highlighted that the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award was vital to the festival's success, continuously supporting participants and encouraging high-quality submissions aligned with the UAE's aspirations for sustainability and agricultural innovation.
