From fields to factories, Taif women revolutionize rose market

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The women’s commitment is evident in their dedication to training and qualification (SPA)
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The women’s commitment is evident in their dedication to training and qualification (SPA)
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Updated 16 February 2024
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From fields to factories, Taif women revolutionize rose market

  • Initiatives like the Roseyar factory project offer the chance to acquire valuable production and management skills

JEDDAH: Women in Taif are blazing a trail through the industrial sector as they transform traditional rose cultivation into the modern production of luxury body care.

Embracing the opportunities provided by Saudi Vision 2030 they are stepping up to meet new challenges, becoming key players in shaping the future of Taif’s renowned rose industry.
The women’s commitment is evident in their dedication to training and qualification.

Initiatives like the Roseyar factory project offer the chance to acquire valuable production and management skills, paving the way for a generation of empowered industrial leaders.
Rosevar was launched by Saudi Aramco in 2021 and provides women with training, employment and opportunities to develop and produce high-quality body care products infused with iconic Taif rose oil.

The project not only supports local talent and resources, but also fosters a sustainable commercial activity that preserves cultural heritage and promotes community growth.
Currently, the factory produces seven products ranging from body lotion to room spray, all made with state-of-the-art equipment and subject to stringent quality control. From weighing ingredients to monitoring temperatures and blending formulas, Taif women manage every stage of the process.


Malaysian minister commends Saudi Arabia’s Ramadan programs

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Malaysian minister commends Saudi Arabia’s Ramadan programs

  • Ministry of Islamic Affairs implements Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for distributing dates in 120 countries, iftar meals in 70 countries

RIYADH: Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has commended Saudi Arabia’s Ramadan programs, saying that the implementation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ iftar and date distribution programs in Kuala Lumpur embodies the deep ties and humanitarian solidarity between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, the minister praised the Kingdom’s historical commitment to caring for the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah and attending to the affairs of Muslim nations, Saudi Press Agency reported.

He described the initiative as a generous gesture that reflected the values of cooperation, concluding with prayers for the continued security and stability of the Kingdom and its leadership.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the Saudi Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ dates distribution program during a ceremony at the Saudi Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, SPA reported.

The total quantity allocated for distribution is five tonnes of premium Saudi dates, benefiting about 15,000 people in various Romanian cities and regions, as part of the ministry’s Ramadan programs implemented outside the Kingdom during the holy month.

A number of attendees and beneficiaries expressed their appreciation to the Kingdom, its leadership and people for the donation.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs also launched the iftar program for fasting Muslims in Korea at the Seoul Central Mosque, in the presence of the charge d’affaires at the Kingdom’s embassy in Korea, Fahd Al-Barakah.

Three tonnes of dates will be distributed, benefiting 12,000 people, while about 10,000 will benefit from the iftar program.

This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to promote the values of solidarity and compassion among Muslims worldwide during Ramadan.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs implements the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for distributing dates in 120 countries and the program for providing iftar meals in 70 countries.