Taif

Wadi al-Aqiq is one of the seasonal waterways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located in Taif Governorate within Makkah Province , west of the Kingdom. It stands as one of the natural tourist attractions of the region. Wadi al-Aqiq trail in Taif Wadi al-Aqiq, which stretches over a distance of 115 km, traverses the lands of Taif Governorate within Makkah Province, flowing from the southwest to the northeast. Its source originates from al-Sayl al-Saghir and converges into the basin of al-Khobai...

Taif rose water is produced through a process of cooking and distillation. In each batch, approximately 13,000 rose petals are placed in a special pot. Heat is applied underneath the pot, causing the steam generated from the cooking to rise and pass through a pipe in the pot's lid. The steam then enters a container filled with water, where it cools and condenses, forming droplets that are collected in a vessel called ' al-Talqieh '. Rose water is extracted after adding a certain ...

Taif University , in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, comprises seventeen colleges, most of which are located in the university's main campus in al-Hawiyah, Taif Governorate , with three others located in its branches in the governorates of Turbah , al-Khurma, and Ranyah. Its colleges are as follows: The medical colleges, including the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, the College of Pharmacy, the College of Applied Medical Sciences, and the Coll...

The fig production in Taif Governorate exceeds five hundred t, starting from the month of June until the end of August. The governorate is home to more than twenty thousand fig trees that supply the markets. The figs come in various sizes and are characterized by their high quality. Figs are cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in an area exceeding 1,395 ha, with an annual production of 26,660 t. This production achieves a self-sufficiency rate of over 107 percent. The fig tree has several...

The Medical Services Center at Taif University is a center that offers educative, preventive, therapeutic, and training services to the university's staff and their families via general and specialized clinics and supporting units. The clinics were equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices and supplies. It is supervised by medical, health, and technical specialists, as well as with management personnel, according to international standards and occupational safety rules. 1 The Medical ...

Saudi Mountains represent the surface features and formations of the highlands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The highest mountain range in the Kingdom stretches from the western side, while plateaus cover the eastern part. The highest elevation of the mountains in the Kingdom reaches 3,015 m above sea level in the western part. Aseer Province is considered the highest part with nine mountain peaks, the highest of which is Jabal as-Sudah. The mountain range extends to the west parallel to the ...

Rose Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the agricultures that spread in the Kingdom, starting from the stage of planting seedlings to the manufacturing of final rose products, such as perfumes and essential oils. Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province is renowned for Taif roses, while al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is renowned for Madini roses, both becoming distinctive trademarks for them. Rose cultivation in Taif Governorate Taif Governorate has 860 farms producing abou...

The International Airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia connect the Kingdom to the outside world. The growing travel movement to and from the Kingdom has led to the establishment of international airports that annually transport millions of passengers, witnessing heavy traffic, especially from pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors. International airports are distributed throughout most provinces of the Kingdom, with some areas hosting more than one international airport. Some airports were...

The Artifacts in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province are the material remnants and legacies of ancient human civilizations in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, located west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The artifacts in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province during prehistoric times The geographical location and geological formation have contributed to creating a suitable environment for human settlement in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province for a long time. Field research teams have discovered dozens of sites dati...

Al-Kateb Palace, also known as al-Kateb House, is one of the historical palaces in Taif Governorate , affiliated with Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is considered a historical landmark of Taif City. The palace was also called 'an-Niyabah Palace' because King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , during his tenure as Deputy King in Hejaz, resided there during the summer months. History of al-Kateb Palace The construction of al-Kateb Palace began in 18...