RIYADH: Saudi education and health chiefs have announced a package of measures aimed at preventing the spread of the killer coronavirus.
The action plan to combat the virus includes issuing information to all education departments in the Kingdom on admission procedures for students returning from China and other countries with recorded cases of COVID-19 infection.
The measures will also involve coordination with every district’s health department to implement training workshops and meetings for school health workers to inform them of school responsibilities and roles, including cleanliness, ventilation, safety of drinking water, quality of food in cafeterias, and the need for teachers to closely monitor the health of students.
![]()
Education Ministry unveils measures to tackle coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
Short Url
https://arab.news/yt9kt
Education Ministry unveils measures to tackle coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
- The measures will also involve coordination with every district’s health department to implement training workshops and meetings for school health workers to inform them of school responsibilities
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.
FASTFACT
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.
Latest updates
© 2026 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.