Prize Objectives
Contributing to the achievement of national priorities in research, development, and innovation
Honoring entities, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the advancement of the dates palm sector
Encouraging innovation and practical solutions to develop unique technologies, products, and practices in the dates palm sector
Attracting talented individuals, researchers, innovators, creatives, and experts in the dates palm sector
Priority areas
Environmental Sustainability
Development of tools and technologies to preserve and protect the environment through the use of palm trees and dates.
Water and Irrigation Systems
Development of advanced technologies to improve water use efficiency in date palm plantations, reduce the water footprint, and increase productivity per unit of water used.
Innovative Biotechnologies
Improving genetic traits for drought tolerance to enhance agricultural production and improve palm quality.
Good Agricultural Practices and Innovative Technologies
Applying automation and robotics in agriculture, developing digital models for managing date palm farms, improving harvesting techniques and pre- and post-harvest treatments to enhance the quality of dates, and advancing Good Agricultural Practices.
Agro-Processing and Food Industries
Developing new products/recipes and processing industries from date palm and date residues, such as the production of animal feed and by-products, and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Integrated Pests and Diseases Management
Developing methods and technologies to protect date palm trees and dates from pests and diseases.
ــــ Prize Timeline ــــ
1/7/2025
Start of submission
10/9/2025
Submission Deadline
15/9/2025
Sorting and filtering
20/9/2025
Adjudication Panel Outcomes
11/2025
Prize Announcement