IntroductionDate cultivation has had a very important effect on the history of the Middle East. Without the dates, no large human population could have been supported in the desert regions. Collective routes have existed for centuries, mainly for the transport of dates. Soon, date cultivation became a sacred symbol of productivity and fertility. The dates had great spiritual and cultural significance for the people of the Middle East. Date palms and their culture are depicted in early Assyrian and Babylonian drugs, including the famous Code of Hammurabi, which contained laws relating to the culture and sale of dates. Historical Evidence Saudi Arabia is the motherland of the date palm. At more than 10,000 years old, it is one of the oldest trees in the world. Many countries have moved palm trees from Saudi Arabia to other places in the world after enjoying its polite beauty and boundless generosity. For example, the great Alexander was the first to introduce palm trees to Pakistan. And with the entry of Kalifa Abdualrahman Aldakel the first palm has entered Spain. This led to its availability in America, because it was first introduced to Mexico by the Portuguese and then reached the United States during the 18th century. In Islam, dates have received more attention than any other fruit. For example, the Prophet Muhammad encouraged Muslims to fast at sunset during the month of Ramadan with dates and water. He once said that if a person has dates in his house, then he is not poor. Nowadays, Saudi Arabia is the second largest producer of dates in the world. The Saudi Arabian date is well known for its deliciousness, that is, if the date is tested once, a person with... middle of paper... .neck in the extent of the area under its plantation. It has been proven that the date palm is a valuable plant in combating desertification. It creates a unique microclimate, which allows other plant species to survive the dappled sunlight that enters through the canopy of the date palms. This shade house effect reduces evap transpiration rates and increases humidity, which facilitates a secondary food production system by introducing other plant species. Global date production is approximately 5.4 million tons per year. The five largest producers are Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iraq. About 93% of the dates harvested in the country are consumed domestically. The date palm is a traditional crop and has gained ground in 40 countries including the United States, South Africa and Australia in recent decades. The main importers are India, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Malaysia.