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- World
Ramzan: Know which dates are harvested in occupied Israeli settlements
Dates are a staple in Ramzan and are especially consumed to end the day-long fast in the holy month. However, the delicious nuggets of sweetness have been embroiled in politics, with Israel…
- Hyderabad
Ahead of Ramzan, Hyderabad markets flooded with dates from various countries
Hyderabad: Ahead of Ramzan, which is set to begin this week, Hyderabad markets are flooded with dates from various Middle East countries. Though the rates increased, the hike is very nominal. In…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans sale of dates, meat, fruit in grocery stores
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced new regulations banning small grocery stores, commonly known as baqalas, from selling products such as tobacco, dates, meat, and fruit. The move, announced…
- Middle East
From Ajwa to Majdool: Over 1.5M dates distributed daily for Iftar at Prophet’s Mosque
More than 1.5 million dates are distributed daily to worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to break their fast during the holy month of Ramzan. These dates are included in meal…
- Hyderabad
Video: Ahead of Ramzan, Hyderabad sees rise in demand for dates from two countries
Hyderabad: With only a few days left for Ramzan, Hyderabad residents started purchasing dates as many stock them before the beginning of the holy month. Although the market in the city is…
- Hyderabad
As Ramzan approaches, Hyderabad’s demand for dates soars
Hyderabad: With just two weeks until the holy month of Ramzan, Hyderabad’s markets are witnessing a surge in demand for khajoor (dates). A staple for breaking the fast, dates from around the…
- Middle East
Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia launches world’s first date-based soft drink
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched “Mlaf Cola,” touted as the world’s first soft drink made from dates, at the Riyadh Date Festival. Thurath Al-Madina, a subsidiary of the…
- Middle East
UAE: Sharjah to host 8th edition of Al Dhaid Date Festival on July 25
The Organising Committee of the “Al Dhaid Date Festival 2024” has finalised all preparations to launch the 8th edition of the highly anticipated Al Dhaid Date Festival, which will take place from…
- World
Saudi coffee, dates attract visitors at World Water Forum in Indonesia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) pavilion at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Indonesia attracted visitors with its exceptional hospitality, including a variety of dates and coffee. The forum,…
- Middle East
Saudi dates exports increase by 13.7% in Q1 2024
Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has announced a significant rise in Saudi Arabia‘s date exports in the first quarter of 2024. The first quarter of 2024 saw a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s date exports increase by 14% in 2023
Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has revealed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s date exports increased by 14 percent in 2023. The surge has pushed the export value…
