Taif, Saudi Arabia's 'City of Roses,' faces climate change fears

The hills surrounding the city of Taif, known as "the city of roses", produce around 300 million of the area's signature pink roses annually at 800 flower farms. They are distilled into essential oils, which are then crafted into perfumes highly valued by pilgrims in their journey to Mecca. Located at an altitude of some 1,700 meters in western Saudi Arabia, the Taif area plays an active role in the agricultural output of the kingdom. Thanks to its relatively mild climate, it is renowned... - Environment / Africa / Middle East

Apr 24, 2025 - 09:47
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Taif, Saudi Arabia's 'City of Roses,' faces climate change fears

The hills surrounding the city of Taif, known as "the city of roses", produce around 300 million of the area's signature pink roses annually at 800 flower farms. They are distilled into essential oils, which are then crafted into perfumes highly valued by pilgrims in their journey to Mecca.
Located at an altitude of some 1,700 meters in western Saudi Arabia, the Taif area plays an active role in the agricultural output of the kingdom. Thanks to its relatively mild climate, it is renowned... - Environment /