Located in the western Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia, Taif is known as the “City of Roses.” This nickname stems from its being the home of 700 farms where roses are grown, which are used in the production of rose water and rose oil. In springtime, the city and surrounding bloom with rose bushes stretching from the valley of Wadi Mahram to the towering mountains of Al Shafa. Taif is also famous for its bountiful fruit orchards.
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Airbnb has a potential for success in Saudi Arabia, as the country is used to visitors, renting property and welcoming guests.
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Tourists will soon be able to visit Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa, although no clear starting date has been announced. The English language daily Arab News and the semi-official Okaz reported that citizens of 50 countries, among them the Schengen countries and the USA, will be granted visa upon their arrival. Where to, is not clear either. Okaz reported that the government is planning a showcase exhibition of Saudi tourist attractions at the end of Sept
Sep 15, 2019
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