Meet Your Local Beekeepers
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The Beekeepers Association aims to create a vibrant beekeepers’ community in the UAE.
Let us introduce you to some of the people that are changing the local beekeeping landscape. |
The Professionals
Dr. Denis Anderson (Al Ain)
Dr. Anderson is an international bee pathologist. His research has determined the cause of several unknown bee disorders and in 2000, he achieved international acclaim for discovering the deadly Varroa Destructor Mite. Dr. Anderson is currently based in Al Ain and leads a team to develop a sustainable honeybee industry in the UAE. Contact him at: Denis@beesdownunder.com 
Mohammad Al Najeh Al Khafajy (Al Dhaid)
Al Najeh is the largest bee & equipment supplier in the region and an important actor that helps develop the beekeeping industry with the different government bodies. He is also involved in several initiatives, such as queen rearing.. Contact him at: info@alnajeh.ae 
Amran Al Sharhan (Dubai)
Amran Al Sharhan is a half Emirati half Omani entrepreneur based in Dubai. He recently launched Asal.ae, an e-commerce that offers a reliable source of raw honey that comes from trustworthy, experienced and ethical Omani beekeepers that use traditional beekeeping methods, and also from mountain bee hunters. Contact him at: amran.alnuaimi@leaf.ae |
The Hobbyists
Zahira Nedjraoui (Dubai)
Zahira is a hobby beekeepers who is passionate about bees. She is a co-founders and president of the UAE's 1st Beekeepers Association and set-up an educational Bee Garden at The Sustainable City. She also helps local communities relocate swarms. Contact them at: info@beekeepersassociation.ae 
Asif Kibria (Dubai)
Asif is one of Dubai's first backyard beekeepers. He is passionate about hobby beekeeping and has appeared in several local TV shows and newspaper to encourage more residents to take up the hobby. Contact him at: kibriaasif@hotmail.com 
Sermet Daneshfar (Dubai)
Sermet is geologist and an enthusiast bee lover who has recently started beekeeping. He is very handy and has built an amazing backyard farm in his garden; you'll find a chicken coop, rabbit hutches, an organic vegetables square and bee hives. He is always happy to share his experience with his bees. Contact him at: sermet.daneshfar@gmail.com 
Jonathan Dfrench (Dubai)
Jonathan is a qualified beekeeper who undertook the British Beekeeping Association (BBA) theory and practical courses. He is an amateur enthusiast who is keen to learn about and help preserve the art of beekeeping in the region and to conserve the indigenous Arabian Dwarf Honeybee. Jonathan is an active member who helps develop and run our Beekeeping Courses. Contact him at: jonathan_d_french@hotmail.com |
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