Abu Dhabi : The third annual Mango Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening, Friday, and is slated to run until June 30, at Expo Khor Fakkan. Organised by the Municipal Council of Khor Fakkan in collaboration with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Khor Fakkan City Municipality, the 3-day extravaganza features over 30 farmers showcasing more than 150 different varieties of mangoes and citrus fruits. The event also sees an increase in the number of participating agricultural companies and productive families.
The Mango Festival 2024 was inaugurated by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Dr Rashid Khamis Al Naqbi, Chairman of Khor Fakkan Municipal Council. A post shared by Expo Centre Khor Fakkan (@khorfakkanexpo) The opening ceremony was attended by Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director General of the SCCI, and Khalil Mohammed Al Mansouri, Director of Expo Khor Fakkan, along with members of the Khor Fakkan Municipal Council and local department managers. Following the inauguration, attendees toured the exhibition’s pavilions where they were drawn to the various types of fruits on display, which reflect the development of agricultural activities and the growing interest in producing mangoes along with other fruits and citrus in Khor Fakkan and the Eastern Region of Sharjah.
This year’s festival is packed with heritage events and economic and commercial activities, creating a competitive atmosphere a.