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🐝 Fujairah International Conference on Bee Research – 2nd Edition

Science • Authenticity • Sustainability

NEXT EDITION:  📅 11–12 February 2026 📍 Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Organized by:  Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA)

Scientific Support: Fujairah Research Centre (FRC)

Conference Chair: H.E. Aseela Al Moalla, Director General, FEA 

Guinness World Record Attempt: The Largest Honey Pollen Workshop 

📚 Conference Themes 

The conference is structured around four core scientific pillars:

🎯 Honey Science & Global Market Integrity

Honey profiling, bioactivity validation, origin certification, fraud detection, and international market compliance.

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This theme unites the world’s leading experts on honey chemistry, quality authentication, and traceability. Discussions will focus on advanced analytics, fraud prevention, standards harmonization, and the global market dynamics shaping the future of premium honey.

🏆 Native Honeybee Conservation & Climate Resilience

Genetics, biodiversity, habitat protection, sustainable beekeeping systems in arid and semi-arid environments.
 

This track explores the protection of native species—especially in arid climates—covering adaptive genetics, conservation strategy, climate stress mitigation, and the ecological role of native bees in resilient ecosystems.

🧪 Advanced Beekeeping Science, Technology & Bee Welfare

Genomics, AI, IoT, blockchain, smart hive systems, and evidence-based welfare practices.

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A deep dive into modern apiculture technologies: precision hive monitoring, environmental intelligence, decision support algorithms, robotics, blockchain traceability, and next-generation tools for colony health, productivity, and ethical beekeeping.

🧪 Standards, Policies & Regulatory Frameworks for Arid Climates

National standards, certification systems, bee health regulations, and integrated policy development for desert ecosystems.
 

This theme drives the creation of unified UAE and GCC standards for honey quality, bee management, disease control, and sustainable production under harsh climatic conditions—supporting regulators, producers, and researchers.

Scientific Chair:

Dr. Fouad Lamghari, Director General, FRC 

International Conference on

Honey, Bees, Technology & Arid-Ecosystem

Accelerating global research for a suitable future

🕙 DAY 1 – Science, Innovation & Climate-Resilient Beekeeping

📅 February 11, 2026     🕓 10:00 – 16:30

  • Welcome remarks
     

  • Address by H.E. Aseela Al Moalla, FEA
     

  • Remarks by Dr. Fouad Lamghari, FRC

Opening Ceremony:    10:00 – 10:15

Panel 1 – Honey: Authentication & Valorization: 10:15 – 11:15

Moderator: Dr. Suzan Marwan Shahin – Ajman University

  • Dr. Marion Zammit-Mangion 

       University of Malta, Malta
 

  • Dr. Ihsan Abu Alrub 

       Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, UAE​

  • Dr. Ahmed Alkhazim

        King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
 

  • Dr. Sameh Soliman

       University of Sharjah, UAE

Panelists:

Panel 2 – Native Honeybee & Biodiversity: 11:15 – 12:15

Moderator: Dr. Mohamed AlBuraki, NEA | Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USA

  • Dr. Raquel Martín Hernández 

       Centro de Investigación Apícola y Agroambiental, - IRIAF, Spain
 

  • Dr. Kamila Canale-Tabet

       Institut National de Research Agronomique, France

  • Dr. Ali El-keblawi

        University of Sharjah, UAE
 

  • Dr. Saad Masry

       Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, UAE

Panelists:

Coffee Break: 12:15 – 12:30

Panel 3 – Beekeeping Science & Bee Welfare: 12:30 – 13:30

Moderator:  Mr. Nicholas Bishop, Hive Consulting, UK

  • Dr. Antonio Nanetti 

       CREA-Centro di Ricerca Agricoltura e Ambiente, Italy
 

  • Dr. Naser Tajabadi

       Iranian Bee Research Institute, Iran

  • Dr Mustapha Nekati

        NamiK Kemal University – Turkey
 

  • Dr. Chadi Hosri

       Lebanese University, Lebanon

Panelists:

Lunch & Networking: 13:30 – 14:15

🏆 Guinness World Record Attempt

The Largest Honey Pollen Workshop

A live, science-driven demonstration showcasing advanced pollen analysis and honey authentication.
 
This edition places strong emphasis on standards, traceability, AI-enabled analysis, and regulatory alignment.

Parallel Round Tables – Day 1

   🕓 Cycle 1: 14:15–15:15

   🕓 Cycle 2: 15:15–16:15

Round Table Themes

Beekeeping Technologies & Climate-Ready Hive Management

Chair:

Dr. Mustafa Necati MUZ– Namik Kemal University, Turkey

Secretary:

Eng. Mouncif Salhi – Manahel, Crown Farms, UAE

Round table 1

Bee Health, Diseases & Climate Stress Management

Chair:

Dr. Mohamed AlBuraki – Dr. Mohamed AlBuraki, NEA | Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USA

Secretary:

Eng. Kawtar Badrani – Fujairah Research Centre (FRC), UAE

Round table 2

Honey Quality, Origin Certification, Value-Added Products & Regulatory Alignment

Chair:

Dr. Sameh Soliman – University of Sharjah, UAE

Secretary:

Eng. Youssouf Belaid – Fujairah Research Centre (FRC), UAE

Round table 3

Genetic Improvement, Queen Breeding & Local Adaptation

Chair:

Dr. Ihsan Abu Alrub – ADAFSA, UAE

Secretary:

Eng. Yasser Seffar – Fujairah Research Centre (FRC), UAE

Round table 4

– Honey Heritage, Culture & Local Beekeeping Practices ( Arabic)

Chair:

Dr. Ali Al Hammoudi – Wadi Wurayah Natural Reserve, FEA, UAE

Secretary:

Ms. Bashayer Mohamed Alkaabi

Round table 5

  • Methodology
     

  • Safety
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  • Instructor allocations

  • Group structure
     

  • Verification requirements

Guinness World Record – Technical Briefing
🕓 16:15 – 16:45

🌙 Evening Program

Networking Dinner – Hosted by FEA

🕙 DAY 2 – Guinness World Record & Pollen Workshop

📅 February 12, 2026     

🎯 Theme: From Flora to Honey Identity                                   🏆 Official Attempt: Largest 

Registration & Safety Induction: 08:30 – 09:45

• 26 groups × 10 participants

 

• 26 expert instructors

Guinness World Record Attempt: 10:00 – 12:30

Zones:

1. Pollen Classification

2. Microscopy

3. Sensory Analysis

4. Pollen Training

Lunch & Networking

12:30 – 13:30

🟦 Parallel Round Tables – Day 2

⏱️Cycle 3: 13:30 – 14:30

⏱️ Cycle 4: 14:30 – 15:30

Round Table Reports & Synthesis
⏱️ 15:30 – 16:00

  • Consolidated recommendations

  • Scientific, technological & regulatory priorities

  • Collaboration roadmap

  • Regional & international research alignment

🎉Closing & Awards Ceremony⏱️ 16:00

  • Guinness Record announcement

  • Top Expert Team recognition

  • Certificates & souvenirs

  • Closing remarks

🎨 Poster Exhibition  Both Days⏱️ Both Days

  • Honey chemistry & authentication

  • Pollen analysis

  • Native bee genetics

  • AI & new technologies

  • Climate-resilient beekeeping

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