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Not many centuries ago, in fact less than 100 years ago, KSA was self-sufficient in saffron production and used to export it abroad as well.
Not sure why this somehow stopped only to return in recent years:
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It is a crop that can be grown across much of KSA. I always wondered why more of our farmers did not focus on cultivating it on a larger scale let alone at all. It is one of the world's most valuable agricultural corps.
The ancient Hijazi city of Ta'if (located almost 2000 meters above sea level) - next to Makkah has been famous for its rose production, rose water and rose perfume production since antiquity.
This tradition is getting a boost.
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The SPA observed the continued presence of this tradition across several rose farms in Taif. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has performed what it described as the world’s first series of robot-controlled, single-port liver resections on living donors. (Supplied/KFSHRC)
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KSA has re-greened and reforested a land area larger than Lebanon. Somehow this has gotten very little attention in the global media - not that I am surprised - but it is a huge achievement that few countries can boost about and claim. In particular in such a challenging area of the world.
Much more realistic to focus on the more realistic parts of NEOM such as the Oxagon, Trojena (now rescheduled for later even though much of it has already been built), Sindalah (almost finished) etc.
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Anyway it is hardly news that large scale projects get scaled down, changed or delayed. It occurs everywhere. In the UK, the country that your user displays, it takes 10 + years to renovate a simple small bridge in London and the overall infrastructure is in many ways much worse off than in KSA.
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With very little dynamism and construction - unlike in KSA. I have seen this first hand throughout my visits in the UK. Most of the wealth in London is foreign as well (Arab, Russian) to begin with. Small Qatar has bought many of London's main landmarks. KSA owns towns of prime estate and landmarks in London too.
Not many centuries ago, in fact less than 100 years ago, KSA was self-sufficient in saffron production and used to export it abroad as well.
Not sure why this somehow stopped only to return in recent years:
Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth
Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth
RIYADH: AlUla governorate is witnessing a growing expansion in saffron cultivation trials as part of efforts to diversify crops and leverage the region’s unique environmental advantages. The move is contributing to the introducing of high-value products into the area’s agricultural system and...
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It is a crop that can be grown across much of KSA. I always wondered why more of our farmers did not focus on cultivating it on a larger scale let alone at all. It is one of the world's most valuable agricultural corps.
The ancient Hijazi city of Ta'if (located almost 2000 meters above sea level) - next to Makkah has been famous for its rose production, rose water and rose perfume production since antiquity.
This tradition is getting a boost.
Taif rose forum boosts Kingdom’s aromatics sector
Taif rose forum boosts Kingdom’s aromatics sector
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The SPA observed the continued presence of this tradition across several rose farms in Taif. (SPA)
Taif rose forum boosts Kingdom’s aromatics sector
TAIF: The second Rose and Aromatic Plants Global Forum in Taif is strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub in the aromatics sector, bringing together 400 participants from 44 countries. Daily visitor turnout at Taif University reflects growing interest in investing in the rose and...
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Farmers in Saudi Arabia’s Asir prepare for spring planting
Farmers in Saudi Arabia’s Asir prepare for spring planting
ABHA: Farmers in the Asir region are preparing to plant spring crops at the start of the new agricultural season, taking advantage of the area’s natural resources and diverse topography which contribute to the variety of their harvests. They plow and level the fields while maintaining the...
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Saudi hospital performs milestone robotic ‘single-port’ liver resections for living donors
Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has performed what it described as the world’s first series of robot-controlled, single-port liver resections on living donors. (Supplied/KFSHRC)
Saudi hospital performs milestone robotic ‘single-port’ liver resections for living donors
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has performed what it described as the world’s first series of robot-controlled, single-port liver resections on living donors, which it said marks a significant advancement in organ transplantation. A single-port liver...
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Asir’s culinary heritage earns global recognition
Asir’s culinary heritage earns global recognition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is increasingly making its mark as a premier culinary destination, with the Asir region emerging as a leader on the international food scene. The Discover Asir platform has been named among the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism’s top 10 foodie...
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KSA has re-greened and reforested a land area larger than Lebanon. Somehow this has gotten very little attention in the global media - not that I am surprised - but it is a huge achievement that few countries can boost about and claim. In particular in such a challenging area of the world.
Well, as I wrote, I believe that most of this was always about creating hype (it worked) and was never really realistic to begin with. Even your article says so - there is no current technology available to make it a reality not to mention that the costs were and are unrealistic even for the likes of KSA. Personally, while I do like ambitious projects and "thinking outside of the box", some ideas are better left alone for the time being.
Much more realistic to focus on the more realistic parts of NEOM such as the Oxagon, Trojena (now rescheduled for later even though much of it has already been built), Sindalah (almost finished) etc.
Neom - Wikipedia
Anyway it is hardly news that large scale projects get scaled down, changed or delayed. It occurs everywhere. In the UK, the country that your user displays, it takes 10 + years to renovate a simple small bridge in London and the overall infrastructure is in many ways much worse off than in KSA.
UK construction hit by worst run since global financial crisis
Output shrank for 12th month in a row in December, while housebuilding in deepest slump since 2020
www.theguardian.com
With very little dynamism and construction - unlike in KSA. I have seen this first hand throughout my visits in the UK. Most of the wealth in London is foreign as well (Arab, Russian) to begin with. Small Qatar has bought many of London's main landmarks. KSA owns towns of prime estate and landmarks in London too.
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