Saudi cabinet urges global action for opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza

The council also reviewed domestic issues related to recent economic, cultural, and social activities. (SPA)
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Updated 06 March 2024
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Saudi cabinet urges global action for opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza

RIYADH: King Salman led the Council of Ministers session on Tuesday in Riyadh where the focus was on the latest developments in Gaza.

Minister of Information Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari said the council was urging the international community to compel Israeli forces to adhere to humanitarian law and open safe corridors for aid delivery. 

The cabinet meeting was also briefed on a phone call between the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the President of France Emmanuel Macron, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation. 

The council then discussed the outcomes of the Kingdom's engagements in regional and international meetings, aiming to bolster cooperation with multilateral organizations and advance collective action.

The council also reviewed domestic issues related to recent economic, cultural, and social activities.

The council announced the upcoming celebration of "Flag Day" on March 11, emphasizing national pride and its significance to the country's past, present, and future. 

The session also covered topics from the agenda, including input from the Shura Council, Council of Economic and Development Affairs, Council of Political and Security Affairs, General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and Council of Experts of the Council of Ministers.


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.