The fifth edition of the Khorfakkan Mango Festival has officially opened, marking a strong turnout with participation rising by 40 percent compared with the previous year.
The event highlights the festival’s growing popularity and its role in showcasing local agricultural produce and fostering community engagement.
Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality, and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival runs until Sunday evening under the theme ‘Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth.’
This year’s Khorfakkan Mango Festival edition brings together 55 farmers, leading agriculture and fertilisation companies, and productive families from across the UAE. Delegations from Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, as well as participants from Uganda, are also taking part, reflecting the festival’s growing regional and international profile.
To accommodate increased participation, the festival has expanded its exhibition infrastructure by 70 percent, providing additional display space for visitors.
According to the statement, visitors can view the exhibition, which showcases more than 150 varieties of locally grown mangoes, citrus fruits, and seasonal produce from the Eastern Region, alongside value-added products and innovative mango-processing industries. They can also visit the productive families pavilion in Khorfakkan Mango Festival, featuring locally produced food, traditional cuisine, and handcrafted products.
Khorfakkan Mango Festival reflects Sharjah’s agricultural development vision
Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), said that the fifth Khorfakkan Mango Festival reinforces its role as a leading economic and cultural platform reflecting the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to support agricultural investment as a pillar of the UAE’s food security strategy.
He said SCCI views agriculture as a strategic contributor to economic diversification and GDP growth, adding that the festival supports agricultural development while boosting tourism and commercial activity in Khorfakkan and the Eastern Region.
Al Owais added that the initiative aligns with the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051 by strengthening farmers’ marketing capabilities and encouraging the adoption of modern agricultural technologies.
According to the statement, this year’s festival features five competitions with cash prizes to encourage excellence in local agricultural production. The program opened with the Mango Mazayna (Most Beautiful Mango) Competition, alongside the Largest Mango Competition and the Best Mango Basket Competition for families.
