أكد المركز الوطني للنخيل والتمور، أن أسواق التمور في مناطق المملكة كافة، استقبلت أصنافا متنوعة من بشاير الرطب، تزامنا مع بدء موسم حصاده في جميع المناطق، مما أسهم في ارتفاع حركة البيع، وزيادة الإقبال على شراء أصناف الرطب والتمور المحلية، وتعزيز عمليات تسويق منتجات المزارعين؛ بما يسهم في رفع القيمة السوقية للتمور، وزيادة مساهمتها في دعم الاقتصاد الوطني، تماشيا مع مستهدفات رؤية المملكة 2030.وأوضح المركز ضمن حملة «بشاير الرطب» التي أطلقها للتعريف بالتقويم الزمني لبشاير المناصيف والرطب، أن صنف الروثانة يعد أحد أصناف التمور المحلية المميزة، التي تحظى بإقبال واسع بين محبي التمور، ضمن بشاير موسم الرطب في المملكة، مضيفا…
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Saudi national football team head coach Georgios Donis said tomorrow’s match against Cape Verde will be a tough challenge, stressing that his team is determined to secure victory, advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, and make the Saudi fans proud. Speaking at the pre-match press conference held today at Houston Stadium in the United States, Donis said: “Cape Verde are a strong team and delivered impressive performances against Spain and Uruguay. We are facing a decisive match that requires us to perform at our best, stay mentally focused, and show cohesion on the pitch. That is exactly…
WASHINGTON — John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book.When Judge Theodore Chuang if he intended to plead guilty, Bolton replied, “I am, your honor, and I’m sorry for that,” according to MS Now.Bolton faces a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison and a fine of $2.25 million. He is due to be sentenced on Oct. 28.Bolton will also debrief national security officials on the classified information he illegally retained as well as perform 100 hours of community…
ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 160 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,791.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE’s commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 25th…
Luck has once again smiled for expats who participated in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, as four bagged Dh25,000 each in the latest June e-draw of the popular raffle. The expats, all of Indian nationality, spoke of their extreme joy to receive the prizes and what they plan to do with the money, while stressing that they will continue taking part in Big Ticket, with eyes on the grand prize of Dh25 million.For Ilanzhsuriyan Vijayakumar, a 45-year-old architect, his winning ticket was the first one he purchased on his own since he used to participate alongside his friendsfor several years, making…
With barbecue smoke drifting between rows of camper vans and Argentina flags fluttering above rooftop air conditioners, World Cup supporters are discovering that the hottest ticket in Texas might not be inside the stadium but in the campground outside.A few miles from Dallas Stadium in Arlington, fans from Argentina, Germany and England have turned an RV park into a miniature World Cup village, swapping hotel lobbies for folding chairs and communal grills as soaring accommodation prices push supporters to seek cheaper ways to follow their teams.The Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday campground has seen demand surge during the tournament, with general manager…
Oscar-nominated actress and soprano Ann Blyth, best known for playing Joan Crawford’s scheming daughter Veda in the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce, has passed away at the age of 98.Blyth died of natural causes on Wednesday, according to KABC’s George Pennacchio.The actress earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the manipulative Veda opposite Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce. Crawford, who had recently left MGM at the time, personally supported Blyth’s casting by appearing with the then-16-year-old actress in her screen test.Reflecting on landing the role, Blyth told The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg in 2013, “I…
Tariffs discourage investments and push up costs for consumers, said Utah Governor Spencer Cox, in an interview with Khaleej Times.He called for free trade with other countries as trade liberalisation benefits all parties, while acknowledging that global trading conditions have not always been level for the US.US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on many countries in his second term, to protect industries deemed critical to US national and economic security and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.“I’m not a big tariffs guy. I truly believe in free trade, that is…
دبي في 26 يونيو/ وام/ تنطلق غدا “السبت ” منافسات بطولة كأس السباحة وتستمر يومين في مسبح مجمع حمدان الرياضي بدبي، بمشاركة قياسية تبلغ أكثر من 1100 سباح وسباحة يمثلون أكثر من 50 ناديا وأكاديمية من مختلف إمارات الدولة وهو العدد الأكبر في البطولات المحلية.وذكر “اتحاد الإمارات للرياضات المائية” أن البطولة تقام عبر 6 فترات تنافسية على المسبح الأولمبي (50 مترًا)، وتشمل سباقات مختلف الفئات العمرية، إلى جانب سباقات التتابع، وسط توقعات بمنافسات قوية ومستويات فنية مميزة تعكس التطور المتواصل الذي تشهده رياضة السباحة في الدولة.وتشهد البطولة تطبيق منظومة رقمية متكاملة للمرة الأولى، تشمل بطاقات الاعتماد الذكية، ومنصة إلكترونية موحدة…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai-it initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is an enduring testament to Dubai’s limitless ambition, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said.”Every time we believe we have reached the peak, His Highness’ initiatives unveil even broader horizons proving that progress knows no end,” he added.Al Tayer noted, “The Dubai-it initiative redefines our relationship with time, transforming every moment into an opportunity and every idea into energy that fuels more progress. In…