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DATE PALMS Zia Ur Rehman Said – 200834681 Khaled Aref Reza – 201250296 Instructor: Dr. Amber Haque College of Humanities & Social Sciences Emirates Society Spring 2014
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Date Palms . College of Humanities & Social Sciences Emirates Society . Zia Ur Rehman Said – 200834681 Khaled Aref Reza – 201250296 Instructor: Dr. Amber Haque. Spring 2014. Content. Historical b ackground of the Date Palm Significance of the tree to the UAE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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DATE PALMS
Zia Ur Rehman Said – 200834681Khaled Aref Reza – 201250296
Instructor: Dr. Amber Haque
College of Humanities & Social SciencesEmirates Society
Spring 2014
CONTENT Historical background of the Date Palm
Significance of the tree to the UAE
Visual characteristics of the different types of date palms
Sheikh Zayed’s order about using the trees in public areas
Modern influences and developments – Date Palm
The export of date palms and the new type of confectionery using the dates
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TREE TO THE UAE
History/Culture and heritage
Agriculture/Economy
Environment/Beauty
Health Benefits
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATE PALM
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATE PALM
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATE PALM
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATE PALM
FREEDOM OF USE – DATE PALMSHis Highness the late Sheikh Zayed:Anyone can use the dates from palm trees,
if:
- It is not on a private farm i.e. public trees- It is for personal consumption - It is not for trade purposes - It is harvested in fair amounts
May his soul rest in peace…
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PALM TREE MODERN TIMES
The Palm Islands, Dubai
USE OF DATES IN HOSPITALITY
INTERNATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
Date museum Date climbing Date theatre Date tasting Date kitchen Date photography
UAE DATE CONFECTIONERY
UAE DATE EXPORT Date palm trees exported to countries
like Niger, Nambia, Somalia, Jordan etc.
Used as/for: - Food source- Trade businesses - Agricultural development
Dates are exported to countries like KSA and UK for consumption
“Provide me with sustainable agriculture and I will ensure you a civilized society…”
-His Highness Sheikh Zayed
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
REFERENCES http://www.awm-datepalm.com/en/market/
index.htm www.datepalmfestival.com http://www.alkhaleej.ae/supplements/page/
97c0ed12-9fd2-4d2c-870d-1f42b2af8044 www.google.com www.wikipedia.org http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/heritage-
culture/significance-of-palm-trees-highlighted-at-festival-1.717224
http://www.diet-tree.com/health-benefits-of-dates.php
