Arab Parliament declares its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calls Canadian statements a ‘diplomatic failure’

Arab Parliament declares its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calls Canadian statements a ‘diplomatic fail.’ (File Photo: AFP)
Updated 06 August 2018
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Arab Parliament declares its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calls Canadian statements a ‘diplomatic failure’

  • Speaker of the Arab Parliament Al-Salami said Canada’s “negative and irresponsible” statements were a “blatant interference in the internal affairs of Saudi Arabia”
  • Al-Salami said that provocative statements like these were a “great diplomatic failure” and contrary to the principle of the respect for the sovereignty of states

DUBAI: The Arab Parliament is standing by Saudi Arabia in its stance against the Canadian Foreign Minister and the Canadian Embassy in the Kingdom, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mishaal bin Fahmi Al-Salami, said Monday.

Al-Salami said Canada’s “negative and irresponsible” statements were a “blatant interference in the internal affairs of Saudi Arabia, and contradict the principles of judicial independence and application of criminal justice.”

He said provocative statements like these were a “great diplomatic failure” and contrary to the principle of the respect for the sovereignty of states.


What makes the Taif Rose such a precious fragrance product?

Perfume artisan involvement aligns with Jazan Festival’s initiative repositioning traditional crafts as dynamic. (SPA)
Updated 09 January 2026
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What makes the Taif Rose such a precious fragrance product?

  • These farms produce nearly 550 million roses annually, all harvested during a brief season of no more than 45 days, from early March to the end of April

TAIF: Taif roses, renowned for their exceptional aroma and the meticulous care required in cultivation, harvesting, and processing, are among the Kingdom’s most valuable natural perfume products and stand out as prominent agricultural and cultural symbols deeply connected to the region’s heritage and tourism.

Taif rose farms, numbering over 910 and spread across Al-Hada, Al-Shafa, Wadi Muharram, Al-Wahat, Al-Wahit, and Wadi Liya, are home to approximately 1,144,000 rose bushes covering about 270 hectares of agricultural land. 

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Taif rose farms, numbering over 910 and spread across Al-Hada, Al-Shafa, Wadi Muharram, Al-Wahat, Al-Wahit, and Wadi Liya, are home to approximately 1,144,000 rose bushes covering about 270 hectares of agricultural land.

These farms produce nearly 550 million roses annually, all harvested during a brief season of no more than 45 days, from early March to the end of April.

This harvest yields around 20,000 tolas of Taif rose oil. Producing a single tola requires approximately 12,000 roses, which are picked manually at dawn and distilled within 24 hours to preserve the purity and quality of the scent before reaching the market.