Saudi commission showcases Taif rose heritage at UNESCO meeting in Paraguay

Taif roses have secured a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (SPA)
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Updated 06 December 2024
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Saudi commission showcases Taif rose heritage at UNESCO meeting in Paraguay

  • Visitors in the Saudi pavilion are discovering a curated selection of traditional rose-based culinary creations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has unveiled a pavilion celebrating the newly recognized Taif rose at the 19th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

According to the SPA, visitors in the Saudi pavilion are discovering a curated selection of traditional rose-based culinary creations.

The exhibition features specialty beverages including rose-infused tea and lattes, alongside traditional sweets such as rose-flavored Saqudanah, all representing elements of Saudi national identity and contributing to global cultural diversity.

The commission’s presence at the forum highlights the importance of preserving the Kingdom’s natural resources while promoting sustainable environmental practices in the cultivation of Taif roses.

By marketing local Saudi products internationally, the commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s position as a source of premium agricultural products and stimulating investment in the national agricultural sector, the SPA reported.


Saudi foreign minister meets with GCC Secretary-General in Riyadh

Updated 21 December 2025
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Saudi foreign minister meets with GCC Secretary-General in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Budaiwi in Riyadh on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed progress on joint GCC cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen coordination across a range of fields to support further integration and cohesion among member states, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The meeting was also attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Multilateral International Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Rassi.