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Dubai Municipality launched the 7th edition of the Hatta Honey Festival on December 27 at the Municipality's Hatta Hall. The festival is held every day from 9 am to 8 pm till December 31, 2022, and is witnessing the participation of 50 Emirati beekeepers. In keeping with the Municipality's efforts to assist local production sectors in Hatta, the festival aims to support the UAE's honey production industry and improve the economic opportunities available to its citizens. Alia Al Harmoodi, Acting CEO of the Environment, Health, and Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, highlighted that the event illustrates the significance of the honey production sector in Hatta and is one of the vital development initiatives that seek to improve the industry in the country. She added that this is under the comprehensive development plan for Hatta unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which entails the development of Hatta, carrying out various development and economic initiatives and projects, and offering investment opportunities to the private sector. "Dubai Municipality will be providing fast assessment services for honey samples in the festival for exhibitors and visitors by utilising the latest technological innovations and chemical examination devices through Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL). This is consistent with the Municipality's pledge to guarantee the quality of the honey products and compliance with UAE standards during the festival," Al Harmoodi said. The DCL's role is to provide various tests, including analysis of total sugar, glucose, fructose, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), enzymes, moisture, and acidity. These tests assess the quality of honey, covering all the love variants displayed at the festival. A team from the DCL is educating exhibitors and visitors on the significance of the tests they are conducting and how they reflect the quality of honey, as well as creating awareness of the proper production and storage of honey for it to retain its characteristics and nutritional benefits. The festival serves as a platform to inform visitors about the varieties of honey and the characteristics of each type. The event also features various segments, such as a productive families' market, a honey sample inspection corner, and a kids' play area. Furthermore, guests are presented with various valuable gifts. BKM/ Expat Media
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