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Watermelon leads Saudi fruit production, exceeding 620,000 tons annually

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia produces over 620,000 tons of watermelon annually, making it the country’s top-produced fruit with peak demand in the summer. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture explained that the highly valued fruit — due to its refreshing taste and rich nutritional content — is widely cultivated across several regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, Al-Baha, Madinah, Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, Aseer, and Jazan. This cultivation helps meet local market demand in the summer. **media[2726321]** Other than being an important raw material for the food-processing industry, the watermelon adapts well to different climatic conditions and is produced in several varieties with diverse sizes, colors, and flavors. Beyond supporting food security and economic diversification, watermelon production benefits from government support through agricultural guidance, financing, modern farming technologies, and enhanced marketing and supply-chain initiatives.

Project Dineo: Bridging the Artisan Skills Gap and Youth Unemployment in South Africa’s Automotive Industry

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa’s automotive aftermarket sector is tackling a critical artisan skills shortage and soaring youth unemployment through Project Dineo, a groundbreaking initiative led by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). By uniting industry leaders, government bodies, and training institutions, the program aims to equip the next generation of mechanics and technicians []

General : Passion For Pulut Kuning Arrangements Becomes Livelihood For Kelantan Entrepreneur

By Rohaiza Ab Rahman PASIR PUTEH, July 4 (Bernama) -- Four years after leaving her job as a resort marketing officer, Nortiny Nawi has transformed her passion for cooking and crafting pulut kuning (turmeric glutinous rice) arrangements into a business that now serves as her main source of income.

IP farmers trained in Ube production

INDIGENOUS farmers in Paquibato District learned ube production to capitalize on the growing demand for purple yams. The Department of Agriculture (DA) XI, through its Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang

Vehicle shortages push Algerian buyers to treat autos as investments

Authorities plan to boost local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported vehicle components through new projects in the provinces of Batna and Tissemsilt. The facilities will produce vehicle bodies, plastic components, and spare parts.