Brief
Inmates showcase dates and crafts at Abu Dhabi Global Food Week
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department presents inmate‑produced dates and crafts at the three‑day Global Food Week exhibition.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Inmates from Abu Dhabi’s correctional and rehabilitation centres are displaying dates grown on prison farms and handmade crafts at Global Food Week 2026, Gulf News reported.
What happened
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) set up a pavilion at the ADNEC Centre from October 6 to 8, where visitors can view a range of date varieties, artworks, traditional items and other products created by inmates as part of training programmes.
What the reports add
The article notes that the initiative is designed to give prisoners practical skills, work experience and a sense of responsibility to aid their reintegration after release.
What was said
ADJD said its participation highlights the work being carried out at correctional centres to help inmates prepare for a positive return to society.
How it came about
Global Food Week brings together government bodies, international organisations, investors, researchers and businesses to discuss food production and sustainability, providing a platform for the ADJD to showcase its rehabilitation efforts.
Key facts
- Inmate‑grown dates and crafts were displayed at Global Food Week 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- The ADJD pavilion was open at ADNEC Centre from October 6 to 8. (gulfnews.com)
- The programme aims to give inmates practical skills for post‑prison life. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Abu Dhabi inmates grow dates and create crafts for Global Food Week”
