H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils date factory to 'fight world hunger'

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday unveiled a date factory to ensure malnourished children don't go hungry in "lesser fortunate communities".

In a post on social media, Sheikh Mohammed said the "world's largest date" factory is being built in collaboration with partners under Mohammed bin Rashid's initiative. 

"The goal," His Highness added, "is to produce 150 million date-fortified food units annually, dedicated to children suffering from malnutrition and to combat hunger in less fortunate communities".

Sheikh Mohammed said "the UAE and the region" is surrounded by palm trees, and dates have fed "many communities" over the years. "And today, we strive to transform it into a high-value food product that contributes to fighting hunger around the world".

بدأت مبادرات محمد بن راشد بالتعاون مع الشركاء العمل على أكبر مصنع وقفي للتمور في العالم … الهدف انتاج 150 مليون وحدة غذائية مدعمة بالتمر سنوياً مخصصة للأطفال الذين يعانون من سوء التغذية ولمكافحة الجوع في المجتمعات الأقل حظاً.

حبانا الله في الإمارات والمنطقة بهذه النخلة… pic.twitter.com/slEH4CXUKq

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 24, 2026