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MADINAH — The Madinah region continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading date-producing regions of Saudi Arabia, with an annual production of 344,000 tons. Madinah ranks third among the Kingdom’s regions in date output and contributing to local content and the development of the agricultural and economic sectors.Dates from the region account for about 18 percent of national date production, while organic date production in the region totals about 4,600 tons annually, reflecting growing interest in organic farming and the application of best sustainable agricultural practices.Dates are among the region’s key economic products, supporting farmers, stimulating commercial…

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ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, received Meg O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of bp, at ADNOC Headquarters in Abu Dhabi.The visit reflected the strength of the longstanding strategic partnership between ADNOC and bp, and their shared commitment to providing reliable energy while advancing practical solutions that support the responsible transformation of energy systems. Source: Emirates News Agency

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ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today announced the launch of its AI-driven business intelligence headquarters IHQ, a Group-wide platform employing thousands of digital workers embedding AI across 20 global workstreams.The launch of the platform is aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence to position the nation as a global AI leader by 2031, and underscores two decades of continuous investment by AD Ports Group in digital innovation.Launched in the presence of Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity Council for the UAE Government, at the Group’s Digital District- Zayed Port, the…

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Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe.Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some areas disrupting schools and transport networks and forcing tourist sites – including the Eiffel Tower – to shut.Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization, making such prolonged heat episodes increasingly likely.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Heat…

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WASHINGTON, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Anthropic’s updated privacy policy requires some Claude users to submit government IDs and selfies for identity verification.Anthropic has updated its privacy policy to allow the company to require some Claude users to upload government-issued identification and submit selfie photos or videos for identity verification.The updated policy, which takes effect on July 8, introduces a new category of personal data collection that includes facial geometry templates, a data type that may qualify as biometric information under state privacy laws. Source: Emirates News Agency

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Jordan’s hopes of reaching the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of 32 may have ended with Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Algeria, but the team left a lasting impression off the pitch. In a gesture of gratitude to the tournament’s organisers, the Jordanian national team chose to showcase Arab hospitality, thanking those behind the event with a traditional sweet treat.Algeria’s win effectively eliminated Jordan’s first ever participation at the World Cup. It gave the North African team a hope of progressing to the knockout round if they can beat Austria in Kansas City. Austria lost 2-0 to Argentina earlier, leaving the…

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From normalising blended families to getting on TikTok to bond with their teenagers, dads are breaking gender norms to rewrite social conventions through their social media channels.This Father’s Day, Nasreen Abdulla combed the length and breadth of social media to find dad influencers. She spoke to some of the most prominent influencers and asked them all about being a content creator, social pressures they encounter and the challenges of bringing up their children in the age of social media.The Accidental Influencer (@arjundoney)For fitness enthusiast Arjun Doney, the Covid-19 lockdown was a chance to experiment with something he always wanted to…

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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (Amma), which has faced several controversies in recent years, is facing fresh turmoil after actors Mallika Sukumaran and Lakshmipriya quit its primary membership. This happened a day after Shweta Menon, its first woman president, resigned along with the executive committee following a stormy general body meeting in Kochi.The 17-member panel decided to quit after some in the association moved a no-confidence motion against the leadership for failing to run it properly. A furious Menon told the media after emerging from the meet that one had to be “a puppet to run the organisation.” She…

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