Climate change threatens Taif's rose production in Saudi Arabia

In Taif, Saudi Arabia, the "city of roses" faces challenges as climate change threatens its famed rose production, impacting local farmers. The region produces around 300 million roses annually, with the blooms hand-picked and processed into rose water and oil, a key ingredient in perfumes. Erratic weather, including extreme heat and cold, has already affected harvests, threatening the industry. Veteran farmer Khalaf Allah Al Talhi, 80, expresses concern about the changing climate's impact on his farm, which is his life's work, highlighting the broader vulnerability of Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector.