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On February 18, a ceremony was held at the Saudi Embassy in Ashgabat to mark the delivery of a humanitarian gift to the Government of Turkmenistan. A shipment of 5,000 kilograms of dates, harvested in the year 1447 AH, was officially handed over.
Event Overview:
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Benefactor: The gift was presented on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, consisting of 625 packaged boxes.
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Diplomatic Presence: Key attendees included Deputy Head of Mission Naif bin Saud Al-Sahli and representatives from the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, alongside officials from the Muftiate of Turkmenistan.
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Bilateral Cooperation: During the meeting, Turkmen officials expressed gratitude for the ongoing support provided to pilgrims from Turkmenistan during their sacred journeys to the holy sites.
The exchange serves as a symbol of the enduring friendship and cultural solidarity between Riyadh and Ashgabat.
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23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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