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JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market has returned for a three-day summer edition at Hayy Jameel, bringing together farmers, producers and visitors from across Saudi Arabia in a celebration of seasonal produce, sustainability and community exchange. Held under Art Jameel’s community programs as part of the Hayy Markets initiative, this edition highlights a vibrant selection of summer fruits sourced from farms across the Kingdom, including melons, plums, apples, bananas, peaches, apricots, figs, papaya and a variety of berries.

Head over to Sellfish to indulge in this quintessential British comfort food. The restaurant opened recently and has been packed ever since. We visited twice and managed to get a table on our second visit at around 11 p.m. The menu is small and crisp with fish and chips, of course, salads, fries, chicken options, and a variety of drinks and desserts. My husband and I ordered the fish and chips that came with a side of fries, mashed peas and tartar sauce, a fish burger with fries, and cold drinks.

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A shark killed a diver off the coast of Western Australia on Saturday, police said, the country’s fourth fatal shark attack this year. The man in his thirties was attacked by a 4.5-meter (15-foot) shark off Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, ambulance services and the Western Australian government said. The attack was reported around 11:25 am (0325 GMT), they added. Police said the man was spearfishing when he was attacked by the deadly fish and was taken back to shore where paramedics attempted to treat him. “Sadly, he was unable to be revived,” they said.

SAN ROQUE: Tyrrell Hatton is looking to make a statement in his first start since becoming a father, carding a second-round 69 to move to 6-under par and take sole possession of the lead at the halfway stage at LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. The Englishman, who missed last week’s event in Korea following the birth of his first child, went out in 36 before a more productive back nine of 33. He sits two shots clear of Thomas Detry heading into the weekend at Real Club Valderrama. It was a day that belonged in no small part to Legion XIII.

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking Saudi participation at major trade events scheduled to take place in Jakarta later this year, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to expand its trade footprint in the global market. Saudi-Indonesia trade ties have been on the rise in recent years, with non-oil trade worth more than $3.9 billion in 2025, showing a 12 percent increase from 2021.

DUBAI: The Palestine Film Institute has unveiled the lineup of filmmakers and work-in-progress projects set to be showcased at this year’s Sheffield DocFest, highlighting a slate of stories centered on identity, memory and resistance. Presented in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest and supported by the British Council, the annual PFI Showcase will take place on June 13 at the festival’s Creative Lounge in Sheffield, England. Among the selected projects is “Different Colors of Sabir,” directed by Safaa Khatib and produced by May Jabareen and Maria Eugenia Lombardi.

RIYADH: In traditional Najdi homes, doors were never merely entrances; they reflected the identity of a household, showcased the artistic taste of its owners, and carried the signature of craftsmen who spent countless hours transforming wood into intricate works of art designed to endure for generations.

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published under the Our Culinary Legacy initiative, which documents culinary traditions across the Kingdom’s 13 regions. The book received two Gourmand Awards in 2024, in the Best Hospitality and Best Arab Cuisine Cookbook categories, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

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