RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s condemnation of the cowardly terrorist attacks carried out by Iran-backed Houthi militias.
In a virtual session chaired by King Salman, the Cabinet stressed that such terrorist attacks against vital installations strike not only at Saudi Arabia’s national capabilities, but also at the core of the global economy. It underscored the importance of confronting such attacks and the sides behind them.
King Salman thanked heads of state as well as leaders of international organizations for their effective participation in the 15th session of the G20 leaders’ summit, which was held virtually under the Saudi presidency.
The Cabinet also stressed the Kingdom’s keenness on expanding cooperation
with Iraq to bolster their common interests in all fields, hailing the reopening of the Arar border crossing between their countries.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, acting Minister of Media Majid Al-Qasabi pointed out that the Cabinet was also briefed on reports and developments on local and international levels.
Saudi Cabinet denounces Houthi attack on Jeddah petroleum facility
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Saudi Cabinet denounces Houthi attack on Jeddah petroleum facility
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.
