RIYADH: When Saudi film director and producer Aymen Khoja started his own company AK Pictures two years ago, most of his proposals were rejected by investors. Half-jokingly, he told his business partner he wished he was a foreigner. “If my hair was blonde and my eyes were blue, they would have accepted at least five […]

How sustainable water management is turning Saudi rose farms into a global industry JEDDAH: Pink roses from Saudi Arabia are popular throughout the Arabian Peninsula for their expert cultivation, vibrant color, alluring fragrance and the many luxurious products derived from their petals, forming a multimillion-dollar industry. Two types of pink roses are cultivated in the […]