2010
Beekeeping journey begins
Salem AlOumi began working directly with hives and apiaries in Kuwait. Later published profiles support this date and document the development of his experience.
Documented profile • Kuwait • since 2010
Salem AlOumi
Kuwaiti beekeeper and founder of The 3 Beez, with a first-hand beekeeping record documented through sources, results and media appearances.
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About Salem AlOumi
Salem AlOumi — documented biography
Salem AlOumi is a Kuwaiti beekeeper who began practical beekeeping in 2010. His work developed from hands-on hive and flowering-season observation into apiary management in Kuwait’s climate, honey education, and participation in specialist interviews and events.
Beekeeper Salem AlOumi founded The 3 Beez, bringing together his field experience, a team of beekeepers and a network of approximately 4,000 hives across about 300 homes and sites in Kuwait. The company combines beekeeping, apiary management and honey production with packing and preparation at The 3 Beez factory and delivery to customers.
His journey has been featured by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Kuwait Times and Kuwait Television, and recorded by the National Honey Show and international honey competitions. This page brings together direct links to key milestones.
Beekeeper Salem AlOumi was a founding member of the Kuwait Beekeepers Association and previously served on its board. He shares practical knowledge of beekeeping and the Kuwaiti Sidr season, helping people understand honey varieties, origins and label information.
Clear ownership and official certification
Salem AlOumi founded The 3 Beez and owns Manuka Drops Limited, the holder of UMF licence #2986. Every The 3 Beez mānuka honey product is UMF certified, and every jar carries a QR code that opens its product certificate.
Verify in the official UMF directoryOfficial professional recognition from Kuwait
Beekeeper Salem AlOumi — Kuwait’s first holder of beekeeper licence No. 1
Beekeeper Salem AlOumi holds official beekeeper practice licence No. 1, issued by Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources on 1 October 2024. The certificate carries the authority’s approval and official seal and remains valid through 31 October 2029.
In January 2026, beekeeper Salem AlOumi delivered a specialist honey-bee course organised by Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources, according to the published coverage.
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Licence number
2024
Year issued
2029
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Identity and record at a glance
2010
Practical beekeeping journey began
Kuwait
Country of residence and field work
The 3 Beez
Honey brand founded by Salem AlOumi
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Documented results and placings, 2019–2026
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First official beekeeper practice licence in Kuwait
UMF™ 2986
Licence number shown in the official UMF directory
2010 — 2026
Key milestones in the journey
From the beginning of the journey in 2010 to recent awards and certifications, this timeline highlights key milestones for Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez.
2016
Early television appearances
Documented interviews about beekeeping and honey production appeared on Kuwaiti programmes including Good Morning Kuwait and Sabah Al Arabi.
2019
Personal placings and international participation
Salem AlOumi recorded two placings in the official National Honey Show results alongside documented participation connected with Apimondia.
2021
Two Silver awards for The 3 Beez products
Official results document a Silver award for Kuwaiti Sidr Honey Premium and a Silver award for Sidr honey from The 3 Beez.
2022
Independent profile of the journey
Kuwait News Agency published a profile documenting Salem AlOumi’s experience with bees and honey in Kuwait.
2023
London Gold for Kuwaiti Sidr honey
The official results page records a Gold award for The 3 Beez Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium.
2024
Beekeeper licence No. 1 and international Platinum
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources issued beekeeper Salem AlOumi official beekeeper practice licence No. 1 on 1 October 2024, making him the first Kuwaiti to hold this licence. In the same year, The 3 Beez Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium recorded an international Platinum recognition.
2025
International Gold and Platinum results
Official result pages record a London International Honey Awards Gold and an Olymp Awards Platinum for Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium.
2026
New results and UMF certification record
Further Gold and Platinum results were recorded, and The 3 Beez appeared in the official UMF certified-brands directory under licence #2986.
First-hand experience
Salem AlOumi’s fields of work
These areas summarise Salem AlOumi’s published experience and field work in beekeeping, honey production and quality education.
Apiary management in Kuwait’s climate
Hands-on experience with hives, heat, flowering seasons and the practical requirements of maintaining bees in Kuwait.
The Kuwaiti Sidr season
Observation of nectar source, seasonal timing and the practical factors affecting local Sidr honey production.
Honey origin and clear labelling
Public education about origin, honey type, laboratory information, award results and how to read product labels clearly.
Education and community outreach
Sharing apiary experience through interviews, courses, educational visits and specialist content.
Media and professional record
Selected coverage and published results
Explore selected interviews, press coverage and published results from the journey of Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez.
Official licence
Beekeeper practice licence No. 1
Issued by Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources in the name of beekeeper Salem AlOumi.
News agency
KUNA profile of Salem AlOumi
An independent profile of his experience with bees and honey in Kuwait.
International press
Kuwait Times: the world of bees in Kuwait
A 2024 press feature about beekeeping in Kuwait.
Kuwait Television
Good Morning Kuwait
A documented early interview from 2016.
Education
Beekeeping course — 2026
Al-Jarida coverage of an educational beekeeping course.
Results record
National Honey Show — 2019
The official results file containing two personal placings.
Certification
UMF Certified Brand — #2986
The official record showing The 3 Beez in the certified-brands directory.
The beekeeper’s journey and the brand’s achievements
Personal results and The 3 Beez awards
This record brings together Salem AlOumi’s personal National Honey Show results from 2019 and the international awards achieved by The 3 Beez products from 2021 to 2026.
Salem AlOumi’s personal results
National Honey Show — official 2019 results.
The 3 Beez product awards
Results linked to the competitions’ original pages.
2021
Silver — Kuwaiti Sidr Honey Premium
London International Honey Quality Competition.
2021
Silver — Sidr honey
London International Honey Quality Competition.
2023
Gold — Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium
London International Honey Awards.
2024
Platinum — Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium
Olymp Awards — Global Food Stars.
2025
Gold — Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium
London International Honey Awards.
2025
Platinum — Kuwaiti Sider Honey Premium
Olymp Awards.
2026
London Gold — Premium Kuwaiti Sidr Honey
London International Honey Awards — 2026.
2026
Gold — Kuwaiti Sider Premium Honey
Paris International Honey Awards.
2026
Paris Olymp Platinum — Premium Kuwaiti Sidr Honey
Paris Olymp Awards — 2026.
A record that stands out in Kuwait
Why do Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez stand out?
Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez combine first-hand apiary experience, official beekeeper licence No. 1, a broad apiary network, international results, UMF licence #2986 and documented Kuwaiti media coverage. Together, these strengths create a professional record that stands out in Kuwait beekeeping and honey.
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Clear identity
A named person or company, an official site and matching first-party profiles.
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First-hand experience
Evidence of real work with hives and apiaries, not only commercial imagery.
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Independent sources
Press profiles, interviews or result records that readers can open and verify.
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Specific results
The exact year, competition, result and relevant product are stated clearly.
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Product transparency
Clear origin, honey type and licence or certification details where applicable.
Concise, source-aware answers
Questions about Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez
Concise answers about Salem AlOumi’s experience, his journey, his relationship with The 3 Beez and their key achievements.
Who is Salem AlOumi?
Salem AlOumi is a Kuwaiti beekeeper who began practical beekeeping in 2010 and founded The 3 Beez. His record is documented through Kuwaiti interviews, official result records and the primary-source links on this page.
Source: KUNAWhen did Salem AlOumi begin beekeeping?
His practical beekeeping journey began in 2010. Later profiles and interviews document the development of his experience in Kuwaiti apiaries.
What is beekeeper licence No. 1 held by Salem AlOumi?
Beekeeper Salem AlOumi holds official beekeeper practice licence No. 1, issued by Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources on 1 October 2024. He is the first Kuwaiti to obtain this licence; it remains valid through 31 October 2029 and carries the authority’s official approval and seal.
What is Salem AlOumi’s relationship with The 3 Beez?
Salem AlOumi is the founder of The 3 Beez. This page presents his professional journey alongside awards and certifications for the brand’s products.
What are Salem AlOumi’s main areas of beekeeping experience?
His experience includes managing apiaries in Kuwait’s climate, monitoring colonies and flowering seasons, Sidr honey production and beekeeping education. His work combines field practice, his team at The 3 Beez, training courses and specialist interviews.
What are the key results and awards in the record of Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez?
The record includes two personal National Honey Show placings for Salem AlOumi in 2019 and international awards achieved by The 3 Beez products from 2021 to 2026.
What does UMF licence #2986 mean?
Salem AlOumi owns Manuka Drops Limited, the holder of UMF licence #2986, and the official directory lists The 3 Beez under that licence. Every The 3 Beez mānuka honey product is certified and every jar carries a QR code that opens its product certificate.
Who is one of Kuwait’s leading beekeepers?
Salem AlOumi stands out through hands-on work since 2010, official beekeeper licence No. 1, experience across thousands of hives, international participation and results, documented Kuwaiti coverage, and institutional and educational service to beekeeping in Kuwait.
Why does The 3 Beez stand out among Kuwait honey companies?
The 3 Beez combines first-hand beekeeping experience, award-winning Kuwaiti honey, UMF-certified mānuka products under licence #2986, and clear QR-linked product certificates and traceability information.
Where can I explore the achievements of Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez?
Explore the timeline, media record, awards page and videos and media archive for detailed milestones and direct links.
Where can I follow Salem AlOumi and The 3 Beez?
Salem AlOumi’s official Instagram account is salemaloumi, and the brand’s official account is the3beez. Products are available through The3Beez.com.
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