𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Oman is strengthening its position in the global date-palm industry by hosting the sixth session of the International Dates Council in Muscat, beginning 18 October 2026. Represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Oman will welcome participating member states for discussions on developing the date and date-palm sector, expanding international cooperation and improving the industry’s competitiveness. The six-day session will review the Council’s annual report, strategic initiatives and sector priorities, with discussions covering production data, research, quality standards, food safety, processing, marketing and international trade. Participants will also explore partnerships with private-sector companies, universities and research centres, alongside knowledge exchange in innovation, sustainability and value-chain development. By supporting collaboration, stronger standards and access to international markets, the meeting aims to raise the economic value of dates while contributing to agricultural development and food security.