Date trees history goes back to the ancient dwellers of North Africa, South East Asia and Middle East regions, where dates were considered to be an essential part of the Middle Eastern culinary and Islamic culture. In the Middle East, dates are considered to be a major part of the heritage; they were consumed daily especially in the Gulf region and Arabian Peninsula for over centuries. Dates are still consumed on a daily basis due to its high nutritional value and as an instant source of boosted energy. Dates are considered a very important food because they can be stored in the deserts ambient temperature throughout the year and does not deteriorate nor lose its nutrients. When Bedouins consumed dates, it kept them going for hours during the hard working days.