Taif

Taif Governorate is the largest governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the seventh largest in the Kingdom by area. Located in the western part of the Kingdom, it is a local and regional tourist destination due to its moderate climate. It also serves as a major station for pilgrims and visitors traveling by land to Makkah al-Mukarramah from the east, both from within the Kingdom and abroad. Many residents from the inner regions visit Taif for its mild cli...

Taif Municipality is the entity responsible for the urban development of Taif Governorate in Makkah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is concerned with coordinating with government entities to develop the structural plans of the governorate and its suburbs. Its responsibilities include providing municipal services to citizens and residents. It is one of seventeen regional municipalities distributed across the thirteen provinces of the Kingdom. Affiliation of Taif Municipality Taif Mun...

The Taif Chamber, or  Taif Chamber of Commerce , is a non-profit service organization that aims to provide economic services in Taif Governorate . The chamber operates under the Ministry of Commerce . It is one of twenty-eight chambers of commerce and industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of three chambers of commerce and industry in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . It is also a member of the Federation of Saudi Chambers. Establishment of the Taif Chamber The Taif Chamber was establis...

Education in Taif Governorate is the educational process aimed at developing a responsible generation capable of competing locally and globally in Taif Governorate , within the education system of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It focuses on providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment, enhancing the quality of educational outcomes, and fostering community partnerships in line with Saudi Arabia’s education policy. The beginning of formal education in Taif Dar al-Tawheed Schools ...

Taif International Airport is an international airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in Taif Governorate in Makkah Province. It was established in 1976, five years before the establishment of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The airport is situated approximately twenty-seven km northeast of the city center of Taif. Taif International Airport serves both domestic and international flights within the Kingdom. It serves as the air gateway to Taif, a popular summer de...

Taif University is a Saudi public university and one of the eight universities established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is headquartered in al-Hawiyah in Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. Establishment of Taif University The decision to establish Taif University was made on July 10, 2003. The university's beginnings date back to King Abdulaziz University, represented by the Faculty of Education, which started in 1980 with eighty-five male student...

Aromatic plants in Taif include several types of mountain plants distinguished by their fragrance. They cover the summits of the mountains in Taif Governorate and large areas of its centers. Aromatic plants comprise the Taif rose , jasmine, juniper trees, basil, and lavender. The governorate is also renowned for its seasonal fruits, some of whose flowers produce fragrant scents. Taif rose Taif Governorate is renowned for its variety of aromatic plants grown in its agricultural and fertile lands...

Taif Development Authority is a Saudi governmental entity responsible for setting general policies aiming to develop Taif governorate in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is responsible for preparing plans, studies, and comprehensive strategic schemes for the governorate, in addition to setting operational programs and monitoring and implementing projects in coordination with the Board and secretariat of the governorate. Establishing Taif Development Authority Th...

The Scientific Institute in Taif is an educational and academic institution in Taif Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was previously affiliated with Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University , headquartered in Riyadh , before administrative supervision of scientific institutes was transferred to the Ministry of Education in 2021. Establishment of the Scientific Institute in Taif The Scientific Institute in Taif Governorate was established in 1...

Taif rose cultivation is famous in Taif Governorate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Taif is located on the Sarawat mountains  range and includes about 850 rose farms, spread over several areas, such as al-Hada, al-Shafa, Wadi al-Aamaq, Wadi al-Bunni, Wadi Muharram, Tuwairq, and al-Mukhadah. The cycle of planting Taif rose seedlings, pruning them, and trimming the branches of the planted seedlings begins in the spring. This process extends until the end of summer. Following this, the rose harv...