Dr. Saad Al Masry’s contribution in Beekeeping Challenges in Arid Regions at IMYB 2024, UAE Event: IMYB 2024, UAE Presenter: Dr. Saad Al Masry PRESENTATION SUMMARY Dr. Saad Al Ma sry a leading researcher from ADAFSA Abu Dhabi presented an insightful session on Beekeeping in arid lands of UAE and challenges faced by local beekeepers at IMYB UAE 2024 . This session provided an overview of beekeeping in arid regions, particularly focusing on the UAE’s specific beekeeping practices and challenges . Key highlights from the session include an introduction to local honeybee races, the queen bee rearing cycle, challenges faced by UAE beekeepers, and best management practices to ensure colony survival. Dr. Saad explained about t he different honeybee races found in UAE , predominantly found is the Apis mellifera jemenitica , adapted to the hot, dry environment al conditions . This race is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in arid conditions, making it the preferred choice for local beek eepers. Dr. Saad outlined the queen bee rearing cycle, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy queen for colony stability. Beekeepers in UAE follow a structured process of selecting young larvae, grafting them into special cells, and providing them with optimal conditions to produce new queens. The cycle ensures colony growth and allows for selective breeding of resilient, productive queens. The c hallenges f aced by UAE Beekeepers are Environmental Stress , Seasonal Dearth and various Pests and Diseases o f honeybees. Dr. Saad outline the best management practices followed by beekeepers to maintain their honeybee colonies. Among them are Hive Management , Supplemental Feeding and Regular Monitoring of hives. He also laid emphasis on the importance of training programs to teach local beekeepers the intricacies of queen breeding and management techniques for improving bee productivity. These programs aim to enhance local expertise in raising resilient queens and maintaining healthy colo nies through hands - on learning and knowledge - sharing. CONCLUSION: Dr. Saad’s presentation provided an insightful overview of the unique challenges faced by beekeepers in arid regions and emphasized that despite the challenges of arid climates, beekeepers employ fe w colony ma intaining strategies such as supplemental feeding, queen bee rearing, and modern hive management techniques to maintain healthy, productive honeybee colonies. T he presentation underscored the need for innovative solutions in the face of environmental constraints and highlighted the resilience and adaptability of beekeeping practices in challenging climates.