JAZAN — Bestowed with significant agricultural assets, including crop diversity and aromatic plants in over 197,000 hectares of land — which enhance investment opportunities in natural products — the Jazan Region stands out for its promising green economy applications. Jazan’s fields are dotted with a variety of plants and flowers, and the local jasmine, “Al-Full Al-Baladi,” is considered one of the most prominent symbols of beauty in the region. **media[2687914]** Local jasmine is used to make garlands worn at social occasions. These natural garlands are in high demand in traditional markets, making them the main sources of income for many productive families, young entrepreneurs, and designers. In addition to jasmine, Jazan’s aromatic landscape includes a wide range of plants, such as ba’ithran, shadhab, Al-Full Al-Azzan, wormwood, and pandanus (kadi). These plants are used for various purposes, including adornment, traditional perfume-making, and holistic medicine, and are being developed into value-added commercial products. **media[2687919]** According to Majed Al-Buraikan, official spokesperson for the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program “Reef Saudi,” the establishment of several jasmine and aromatic plant cities recently announced comes as part of efforts to develop the rose and aromatic plant sector, enhance production efficiency, improve agricultural practices, strengthen sector sustainability, and expand value chains. These initiatives improve the quality of life for small-scale producers. He explained that these cities include projects in Ahad Al-Masarihah Governorate, covering an estimated 65,000 hectares and comprising more than 26,000 trees, with annual production exceeding 156,000 kilograms. **media[2687915]** In addition, a nursery for roses and aromatic plants will be established over an area of 132,000 hectares, containing more than 52,800 trees, with a production capacity of up to 317,000 kilograms annually. As for the Abu Arish Governorate, an estimated 100 hectares of rose and aromatic plant cities, comprising around 40,000 trees, with production exceeding 240,000 kilograms annually, will be established. **media[2687918]** This is in addition to the establishment of a plant for extracting essential oils with a production capacity exceeding 2,500 kilograms annually. With growing interest in the green economy and natural products, aromatic plants in Jazan are emerging as a promising investment sector—whether in the manufacturing of perfumes and natural oils, expansion of organic farming, development of supply and marketing chains, or support for small enterprises and productive families. **media[2687917]**JAZAN — Bestowed with significant agricultural assets, including crop diversity and aromatic plants in over 197,000 hectares of land — which enhance investment opportunities in natural products — the Jazan Region stands out for its promising green economy applications. Jazan’s fields are dotted with a variety of plants and flowers, and the local jasmine, “Al-Full Al-Baladi,” is considered one of the most prominent symbols of beauty in the region. **media[2687914]** Local jasmine is used to make garlands worn at social occasions. These natural garlands are in high demand in traditional markets, making them the main sources of income for many productive families, young entrepreneurs, and designers. In addition to jasmine, Jazan’s aromatic landscape includes a wide range of plants, such as ba’ithran, shadhab, Al-Full Al-Azzan, wormwood, and pandanus (kadi). These plants are used for various purposes, including adornment, traditional perfume-making, and holistic medicine, and are being developed into value-added commercial products. **media[2687919]** According to Majed Al-Buraikan, official spokesperson for the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program “Reef Saudi,” the establishment of several jasmine and aromatic plant cities recently announced comes as part of efforts to develop the rose and aromatic plant sector, enhance production efficiency, improve agricultural practices, strengthen sector sustainability, and expand value chains. These initiatives improve the quality of life for small-scale producers. He explained that these cities include projects in Ahad Al-Masarihah Governorate, covering an estimated 65,000 hectares and comprising more than 26,000 trees, with annual production exceeding 156,000 kilograms. **media[2687915]** In addition, a nursery for roses and aromatic plants will be established over an area of 132,000 hectares, containing more than 52,800 trees, with a production capacity of up to 317,000 kilograms annually. As for the Abu Arish Governorate, an estimated 100 hectares of rose and aromatic plant cities, comprising around 40,000 trees, with production exceeding 240,000 kilograms annually, will be established. **media[2687918]** This is in addition to the establishment of a plant for extracting essential oils with a production capacity exceeding 2,500 kilograms annually. With growing interest in the green economy and natural products, aromatic plants in Jazan are emerging as a promising investment sector—whether in the manufacturing of perfumes and natural oils, expansion of organic farming, development of supply and marketing chains, or support for small enterprises and productive families. **media[2687917]**
