Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign executive defense cooperation plan

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman announced the signing of an executive plan for defense cooperation with Turkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler. (SPA)
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Updated 18 July 2023
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign executive defense cooperation plan

  • Prince Khalid said the decision to enhance defense cooperation between the Kingdom and Turkiye was in line with a directive and support from the crown prince

JEDDAH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman announced the signing of an executive plan for defense cooperation with Turkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Prince Khalid said in a statement on his Twitter account that two contracts with the Turkish side to acquire drones were signed. 

The acquisition contracts were signed between the Saudi Ministry of Defense and the Turkish company Baykar.

“This is aimed at raising the readiness of the armed forces, and strengthening the Kingdom’s defense and manufacturing capabilities,” he said.

Prince Khalid said the decision to enhance defense cooperation between the Kingdom and Turkiye was in line with a directive and support from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The signing was also a culmination of the course of cooperation between the two countries in the defense and military fields, the SPA report added.


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.