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Ramallah – Ma’an – The Turkish government decided to raise the quota for exempting Palestinian dates from customs in the Turkish market from 3,000 tons to 5,000 tons annually.

The decision comes in response to the Palestinian request to raise the quota of Palestinian dates exempt from customs, and to facilitate the entry of customs-free Palestinian agricultural products into Turkish markets.

In a phone call with Turkish Trade Minister Omar Bolat, Minister of Economy Muhammad Al-Amour welcomed the decision, which strengthens the steadfastness of Palestinian farmers in particular, and expressed his thanks to Turkey, the president, government and people, for all aspects of the continued support that Turkey provides to the Palestinian people, politically and economically, and the relief it provides to our people. In the Gaza Strip.

The two ministers stressed that diligent efforts will be made to strengthen cooperation, economic and trade relations between the two countries, within mechanisms that contribute to
raising the volume of trade exchange, in line with the distinguished political relationship between the two countries, and there will be fruitful meetings between the two parties soon.

The Minister appreciated the efforts of the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Turkey, Faed Mustafa, the embassy staff, and all the partners who contributed to the completion of this decision, in addition to the efforts of the specialized ministries: National Economy, Agriculture, and partners from the Turkish side.

Source: Maan News Agency

Ramallah – Ma’an – Abu Shkhidim Girls Secondary School from Birzeit District qualified to the final stage of the National Knowledge Competition in its seventh season 2023/2024 after defeating Sarta Girls Secondary School from Salfit District.

The regional competitions for the second, third, and semi-final rounds of the National Knowledge Competition were held today, Saturday, in the Forum Hall of the Yasser Arafat Museum in the city of Ramallah, in the presence of the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Amjad Barham, and Director General of the Yasser Arafat Foundation, Dr. Ahmed Sobh, Assistant Undersecretary for Student Affairs at the Ministry, Sadiq Al-Khadour, Director General of Student Activities, Hamid Abu Makho, Director General of Jericho Education, Muhammad Al-Hawash, and a staff from the Ministry, its directorates, and the institution.

In the first episode; The Sarta Girls Secondary School from Salfit District won, while Talfit Girls Secondary School from the South Nablus District won
second place, and the Regular Girls Secondary School from the Jerusalem District won third place.

As for the second episode; Abu Shkhaidim Girls’ Secondary School from Birzeit District won first place, second place was Deir Qadis Girls’ Secondary School from Ramallah and Al-Bireh District, and third place was Fatima Al-Zahra’ School from Jericho District.

Due to the genocide to which our people are exposed in the Gaza Strip, the students of the Strip’s schools were unable to participate this year, as the occupation deliberately fights all aspects of life, including security, stability, and education, by all means.

In this context; Minister Barham stressed the centrality of this competition in rooting national culture, instilling values ??among students, and enhancing their spirit of loyalty and belonging. He valued the partnership with the Yasser Arafat Foundation through organizing this competition, which constitutes a highly influential and important annual event, and the efforts of all those responsible
for it from the educational family.

The Yasser Arafat Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education are organizing this competition for the seventh year in a row in cooperation with the General Authority for Radio and Television. It is a competition in the field of national culture for school students in the governorates of the country, which aims to increase awareness of the contemporary Palestinian reality, enhance the national identity of the rising Palestinian generations, and spread culture. Museum.

It should be noted that all episodes of the competition are recorded and broadcast on Palestine TV, and through the website of the Yasser Arafat Foundation http://www.yaf.ps .

Source: Maan News Agency

Ramallah – Ma’an – The Meteorological Department expected that the weather today, Saturday, will be partly cloudy to cloudy and moderate, and there will be another drop in temperatures, while remaining higher than the general average by about two degrees Celsius, and the opportunity will be ripe for scattered light rain to fall in some areas, The winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium wave height.

In the evening and night hours: The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, relatively cool in the mountain highlands and pleasant in the rest of the areas, and the winds will be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate speed, active at times, and the sea will be light to medium in height.

Tomorrow, Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, and moderate during the day, and relatively cold in the evening and night hours, especially in the mountainous highlands. There will be a slight rise in temperatures, so that they become hig
her than their general average by about 3 degrees Celsius, and the opportunity will be ripe for rain to fall. Light and scattered in some areas, light to moderate westerly to northwesterly winds, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium wave height.

On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy and moderate during the day and relatively cold in the evening and night hours, especially in the mountainous highlands. There will be another slight rise in temperatures so that they become higher than their general average by about 4 degrees Celsius, and scattered showers of rain will fall on some areas, and winds will occur. Westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium wave height.

Next Tuesday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy and moderate during the day and relatively cold in the evening and night hours, especially in the mountainous highlands. There will be no change in temperatures so that they remain higher than their general
average by about 4 degrees Celsius, and scattered showers of rain will fall in some areas, especially the southern ones. The easterly winds may be accompanied by thunderstorms, and the winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate speed, sometimes active, and the sea has light to medium wave height.

Source: Maan News Agency

Bethlehem – Ma’an – Settlers, protected by the Israeli occupation forces, attacked farmers this afternoon, Saturday, in the town of Nahalin, west of Bethlehem.

The head of the Nahalin Municipal Council, Jamal Najajra, told the official agency that settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, attacked farmers in the Baniyas area, northeast of the town, which led to the outbreak of confrontations, which included shooting bullets, tear gas canisters, and stun grenades, but no injuries were reported.

It is noteworthy that the settlers, at gunpoint, detained farmers, including children, this morning, in the Baniyas area, while they were plowing their land, which sparked a state of panic and fear among them. Among them were known as: Jamal Muhammad Safi, Nasser Ahmed Safi, Raafat Muhammad Safi, and Muhammad Abdullah Safi. Atef Ahmed Safi, and Ezzat Muhammad Safi.

Source: Maan News Agency

Bethlehem – Ma’an – President of the World Economic Forum, Buerge Brande, said today, Saturday, that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and a number of international officials will visit Riyadh this week to hold talks aimed at pushing towards reaching a peace agreement in Gaza on the sidelines of the forum’s meeting.

Brenda indicated during a press conference in Riyadh that the main players are currently in the city, expressing his hope that the discussions will result in a process leading to reconciliation and peace.

He also stressed that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza would be part of the agenda.

Brenda stated that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will attend the meetings alongside senior officials in the region, including the Qatari Prime Minister, the Saudi Foreign Minister, the Crown Prince of the Sultanate of Oman, and Bahraini officials.

Brenda reported that Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will be there to brief officials on the round of talks held by Egyptian negotiators in Israel y
esterday, Friday, in an attempt to resume faltering efforts aimed at ending the Israeli war on Gaza and returning the remaining Israeli prisoners.

He added, “There is now some momentum regarding negotiations regarding detainees, as well as a possible ceasefire.”

Source: Maan News Agency