1. Zia Ur Rehman Said – 200834681 Khaled Aref Reza – 201250296 Instructor: Dr. Amber Haque College of Humanities & Social Sciences Emirates Society Spring 2014

2.  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

9.  History/Culture and heritage  Agriculture/Economy  Environment/Beauty  Health Benefits

14. His 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…

15. The Palm Islands, Dubai

21.  Date museum  Date climbing  Date theatre  Date tasting  Date kitchen  Date photography

28.  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

29. “Provide me with sustainable agriculture and I will ensure you a civilized society…” -His Highness Sheikh Zayed

31.  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/heritag e-culture/significance-of-palm-trees- highlighted-at-festival-1.717224  http://www.diet-tree.com/health-benefits- of-dates.php