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What two things are offered to guests in Saudi homes?
coffee and dates
How many dates does Saudi Arabia produce every year?
1.1 million metric tonnes
Where can dates be seen in Saudi Arabia? Give three examples.
shops, markets, oases, sides of every major street, every garden and yard
Apart from the nutritional value, what is another benefit of eating dates?
medicinal properties
Why are date palms so common in Saudi Arabia?
they are one of the best sources of food and are easy to grow
Which illness might the Ajwa date help to avoid?
cancer
How could eating a date help to relieve a headache?
they contain anti-inflammatory properties
What happens to the vitamin C in a fresh date when it is dried?
it is lost
What is the date palm tree used for, other than as a source of food? Give four examples.
shade from the sun, thatching on huts, support pillars in buildings, and making furniture
Why is Oman’s fishing industry continuing to expand?
research into marine life is growing stronger
Why was the abalone shellfish originally important?
because of the pearls they contain
What health benefit does eating abalone provide?
it produces Omega-3 fatty acids
In what way is the abalone different from other shellfish?
it has only one shell
How do the habitats of young and adult abalone differ?
young ones live under rocks, adults live in rocky cracks
Why is modern diving equipment prohibited?
to avoid overfishing
Why are abalone so rare globally?
because of its environmental requirements for cool water
