Amman:The UAE-Jordan partnership has significantly transformed Jordan's date palm sector, notably enhancing the production quality and competitiveness of Jordanian dates. This collaboration has enabled the dates, especially the Medjool variety, to reach over 50 countries globally.
According to Emirates News Agency, annual export revenues for Jordanian dates now range between US$70 million and $85 million, a substantial increase from the limited levels seen in 2018. Dr. Abdelouahhab Alboukhari Zaid, Secretary-General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, anticipates continued growth in the sector.
Speaking at the opening of the Eighth Jordan International Date Palm Festival 2026, Zaid highlighted the festival's role since 2018 in supporting Jordan's date industry and its global market expansion. He credited the progress to ongoing collaboration between the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture, the Jordan Dates Association, the Jordan Dates Cooperative, and various producers and processors.
Zaid emphasized the sector's advancement under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, along with efforts from the Ministry of Agriculture and related institutions to enhance production and export opportunities. He also cited Jordan's date industry development as a successful model of agricultural cooperation, akin to Egypt's achievements in date production and exports.
Moreover, Zaid underscored the importance of maintaining partnerships and exchanging expertise to ensure the sector's sustainability and competitiveness in the global market.
