Muscat--- The Sultanate of Oman will host the 6th session of the International Dates Council with effect from Sunday 18 October 2026.
Oman will be represented at the session by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
The 6-day session, which will be held in Muscat, will cover various topics related to the development of the sector of date palms, as well as the consolidation of international cooperation in this field.
The meeting will highlight the Council’s role in providing data and indicators on the crop’s production rates, trade and markets. It will also focus on ways to support member states in their programmes to develop joint projects and forge partnerships with the private sector, universities, research centres and other institutions concerned.
The discussions will also deal with the development of national capacities and the exchange of expertise in areas like innovation, sustainability and value chains.
By hosting this event, Oman reaffirms its commitment to foster international cooperation in the agriculture sector and promote collective efforts to advance the date palms industry in a manner that aligns with broader goals to achieve sustainable development and augment the economic value of this sector.