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Dates hold a cherished place in the hearts of generations in the UAE, due to their cultural significance, nutritional benefits, and deep-rooted connection to the country’s history.
Whether they are enjoyed as a symbol of hospitality during special occasions or relished as a healthy snack, dates continue to be loved and celebrated by the people of the UAE.
The fruit is a staple of the Arab diet and a vital source of nutrition and energy.
The palm’s wood and leaves were used to build houses, fences, beams, baskets, ropes, and many other useful items.
Date palms are an intrinsic part of Arab life.
For thousands of years, the date palm provided shelter, food, and other necessities to the Arab Bedouins.
The palm’s wood and leaves were used to build houses, fences, beams, baskets, ropes, and many other useful items.
The fruit is a staple of the Arab diet and a vital source of nutrition and energy.
Date palms are an intrinsic part of Arab life.
For thousands of years, the date palm provided shelter, food, and other necessities to the Arab Bedouins.
Date palm cultivation originated in the Middle East and then spread to North Africa. After that, it further extended to the regions of California, South Africa, and Australia
The Arabs pioneered the use of a novel irrigation system known as “Aflaaj” - a system by which water channels were designed to extend the oasis water to a wider geographical area, so as to increase the space of cultivated tree area and use it effectively.
The Middle East accounts for over 90% of the production of dates worldwide. Furthermore, it has been proved by research that dates are key to a healthy body, as these ancient fruits contain myriad benefits, including serving as remedies to many diseases.
Dates are a good source of magnesium, which offers myriad benefits like a reduction in tiredness and fatigue, maintaining normal energy-yielding metabolism, synthesising proteins, and maintaining normal bones and teeth to name some.
Dates are a rich source of fibre, helping with maintaining digestive health.
Dates are a rich source of potassium, a mineral that contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, normal muscle function, and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Dates contain significant amounts of antioxidants, which help in the management of oxidative stress-related illnesses.
Dates have a low glycemic index and are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fibre and releasing energy to the body over a longer period.
