Amman:Dr. Saeb Abdul Halim Khraisat, the Minister of Agriculture of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, emphasized the significant impact of a partnership with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation on the development of Jordan's date palm and dates sector. This collaboration, involving Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture and the Jordan Dates Association, has been ongoing for over eight years.
According to Wam, the partnership has notably contributed to the advancement of Jordan's dates industry, fostering innovation and the introduction of modern technologies in date palm cultivation. Dr. Khraisat, speaking at the Eighth Jordan International Date Palm Festival 2026, highlighted the partnership's role in enhancing the industry and increasing exports.
The collaboration has also facilitated connections between farmers, producers, and importers, thereby expanding market opportunities for Jordanian dates. Additionally, Dr. Khraisat noted that the cooperation involves introducing advanced agricultural technologies and supporting scientific research focused on improving date palm cultivation and addressing tree diseases.
Dr. Khraisat expressed pride in the sustainable partnership's comprehensive support for the Kingdom's dates sector, underscoring its importance in the industry’s growth and development.