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Sultan witnesses first harvest of massive Sharjah wheat farm in Mleiha

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the harvest ceremony of the first phase of the "Saba' Sanabel", mean seven spikes wheat farm project, Monday morning, in the Mleiha area.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah attended the ceremony.

The Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment, "Saba' Sanabel", was unveiled, marking the start of harvesting the wheat farm.

The process of harvesting wheat was carried out using the latest machinery specially prepared for harvesting with the best technology. His Highness received a sample of the first grains and had a taste of the bread made from that wheat.

His Highness had a tour during which he saw a demonstration of the old harvesting process, how to grind the crop, and how to make bread out of it.

His Highness received a souvenir from the department, represented by wheat ears that became the emblem of the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment. Nevertheless, His Highness also honored the sponsors and supporters to appreciate their outstanding efforts that contributed to the success of the project, presenting them with shields.

Please click here to read His Highness' statement on this occasion.