- In May 2024, Iran was recognized as the global leader in the production of Iranian roses and rosewater. It also ranks fourth in rose essence production, according to Hossein Zeinali, the executive manager of the National Medicinal Plants Project at the Agriculture Ministry. This highlights Iran's prominent role in the global rose water and rose essence markets.
- In February 2024, Saudi Arabia explored the rich history of rosewater distillation in Taif, a city renowned for its aromatic heritage. Every spring, Taif, often called the "City of Roses," is transformed by a vast sea of pink blossoms, highlighting the region's deep connection to rose cultivation and the traditional art of rosewater production.
