Saudi Health Ministry announces first monkeypox case in Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said on Thursday it had detected the first case of monkeypox in the Kingdom. (Reuters/File Photo)
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Updated 14 July 2022
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Saudi Health Ministry announces first monkeypox case in Kingdom

  • The ministry said it was continuing its monitoring and follow-up work on the developments of monkeypox

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said on Thursday it had detected the first case of monkeypox in the Kingdom, for a person coming from abroad to Riyadh.

The ministry added that the infected person was under medical care in accordance with the approved health procedures.

According to the ministry statement, samples were taken from all people who were in contact with the infected person for laboratory tests and none of them showed symptoms.

The ministry said it was continuing its monitoring and follow-up work on the developments of monkeypox and announcing in all transparency any new cases.

The ministry reassured its readiness and ability to deal with any development of the disease in the country.


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)
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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.