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Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
AlUla Kicks Off Summer Fruits Season, Celebrates Abundant Harvest
The Royal Commission for AlUla announced the launch of AlUla's harvest season, starting with the AlUla Summer Fruits Season. This seven-day event from July 22 to 28 at Al Manshiyah Farmers Market marks the beginning of several seasonal celebrations, including dates, citrus, peregrine, and honey seasons. According to SPA, during the Summer Fruits Season, farmers and local families will showcase diverse fruits, supporting comprehensive agricultural and economic development. The commission aims to drive economic growth through community initiatives during this peak harvest period for AlUla's over 5,000 farms, which boast more than 50,000 trees. AlUla's mango farms yield over 1,125 tons from 125,000 hectares, and fig, grape, and pomegranate farms produce over 3,141 tons from 348 hectares. Celebrating centuries of agricultural history, AlUla's diverse and high-quality produce balances ancient traditions and sustainable agriculture. The Royal Commission for AlUla prioritizes agricultural development to boost economic opportunities, enhance competitiveness, create local jobs, and offer visitors a unique experience of the region's agricultural
South China Morning Post
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Why fresh corn on the cob is my taste of summer, plus my weird way of eating it
Summer is most definitely here in Hong Kong again. While I loathe the season's stifling heat, I am excited by its delicious bounty of summer fruits and produce. Most people associate summer with things like watermelon, citrus fruit and Mediterranean vegetables such as tomatoes, aubergines and zucchinis. For me, one crop above all others quintessentially conjures sunshine, picnics and warm holiday eating like no other. That item is sweetcorn. Right now, they are in peak season. In Wan Chai's busy wet market recently, I found vendors selling large stacks for as little as four for HK$10 (US$1.30). That is crazily cheap! Naturally, I loaded up and had corn all week for breakfast, lunch and even a midnight snack. I especially like its versatility. You can boil it, grill it, top it with salt and lime – or cheese and chilli powder. In the microwave, leaving the husk on will allow the corn to steam nicely inside. On the barbecue, the husk protects the flesh from being burned while the charred covering adds a wonderful smokiness. Boiled sweetcorn rubbed with a bit of butter is a classic dish. Photo: Shutterstock The most decadent method I have heard is to slow cook it in a butter bath of half butter and half water. Some recipes even suggest using milk instead of water for extra creaminess, but just as many people say that is overkill. My fondness for sweetcorn harks back to childhood. I recall devouring it on the cob during summer school breaks. I would come home after riding my bike or playing, and mom would prepare a freshly boiled pile on the kitchen counter. It is one of the few vegetables that, as a kid, I would eat as a snack.
Zawya
13-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: 2,600 grape trees in Yanqul yield summer harvest
Muscat- The grape harvesting season has begun in the Wilayat of Yanqul in Dhahirah Governorate. The season, which continues until the beginning of August, features locally grown grapes, one of the summer fruits that are highly sought after in local and traditional markets due to their exceptional quality and rich taste. Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul, stated that grapevines in the wilayat cover an area of approximately 13 acres, with around 2,600 grape trees of various local and imported varieties. These significantly contribute to meeting the governorate's demand for grapes during the summer season, he added. He emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources provides numerous services to grape farmers, including technical supervision and advisory follow-ups related to planting distances, trellis design, modern irrigation systems, pest control, and the supply of grape seedlings, as well as scheduling preventive spraying and fertilization. He also pointed out that these services involve sharing farmers' expertise and experiences with others in neighboring wilayats and governorates, creating a sustainable income source for farmers while optimizing the governorate's resources. This includes rationalizing water consumption through modern irrigation techniques and crop-specific watering. He noted that these factors enhance farmers' economic returns while preserving the cultural and agricultural heritage of crops that thrive in Oman's fertile environment. meanwhile, Qais bin Nasser Al Farsi, owner of a local grape farming project in Yanqul, highlighted the significance of grape cultivation in the wilayat. Having engaged in commercial grape production for over a decade and a half, he explained that grapevines require continuous care before the flowering and fruiting season, including soil preparation, fertilization, and regular irrigation. Al Farsi added that, in addition to local black and white grapes, he has introduced other grape varieties such as Taifi, American, and Turkish, which are known for their diversity and distinct flavours. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Washington Post
07-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Washington Post
7 of our best blueberry recipes, including muffins, salads and cake
Blueberries are ready to make their debut for the season. I love the dusty midnight blue of the diminutive berries, along with their mild sweetness that's often accompanied by a touch of tartness. The summer berries are wonderful on their own, but they can also be incorporated into salads, sauces and desserts of all types, to name a few options. Here are some of our best blueberry recipes to put the fruit to good use.
