In a visit that tasted as good as it sounded, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently stepped into the world of sweet sustainability at Al Barakah Dates Factory—a facility making headlines not just for its premium dates, but for powering its entire operation through the sun. Yes, this isn’t just any date factory—it’s the world’s first fully solar-powered date processing facility, and it sits right in Dubai Industrial City, under the TECOM Group.
Dubai has long set its sights on the future, and Al Barakah’s facility proves the emirate isn’t just dreaming big—it’s doing big. During his tour, Sheikh Mansoor witnessed firsthand how the factory blends tradition with innovation. From ancient palm harvests to cutting-edge solar panels, the facility is a shimmering example of how the UAE’s food security vision and green tech goals are coming together like dates and tahini.
Capable of producing over 100,000 tonnes of dates annually, this eco-powered wonder doesn’t just process and package dates—it delivers Dubai’s sustainability message to every corner of the globe. The factory’s use of clean energy drastically reduces its carbon footprint, pushing the envelope in agro-tech and green manufacturing. And in a region where sun is abundant, what better way to fuel the future than harnessing its most abundant resource?
Sheikh Mansoor’s visit wasn’t just ceremonial—it was a clear signal of Dubai’s intent to lead the global conversation on environmentally responsible food production. He praised the efforts of Al Barakah and the TECOM Group, highlighting their role in aligning industrial progress with the UAE’s broader sustainability and climate goals.
As Dubai positions itself as a pioneer in renewable-powered manufacturing, Al Barakah Dates Factory stands as a symbol—proof that when tradition meets technology, and sunshine meets strategy, the future gets sweeter one solar-powered date at a time.
