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Modern social communication means were utilized to perform the survey. Total of 138 respondents had participated in the study from
14 Arabian countries. Most of the respondents were with age from 31-45 years old (42.8% of the total). The most of them were also with
high educational level with B.Sc. or higher degree (81.2% of the total) and 58.7% of them were with experience less than 10 years in
beekeeping. The majority of the respondents preferred the indigenous bee races over the imported ones and 51.4% of them were only
honey producers. The incorrect management of bee colonies was considered by the majority of the respondents as the most important
factor behind death of the bee colonies. It could be concluded that planned training programs on beekeeping are highly required. The
roles of the extension agencies are very essential to prepare suitable training programs for beekeepers. The use of the indigenous bee
races in beekeeping should be supported. Effective laws and legislations to prevent honey adulteration and organize honey marketing
issues are recommended to be done. Information about beekeeping in many Arabian countries are not available. Therefore, the results
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