The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water. The cousins Abdulah Mohamed al-Riami and Hilal Salim al-Riami (right) and Nawaf al-Wahaibi ...

In day-to-day cooking and baking, rose water can be used in a number of ways. Given its Middle Eastern roots, it is no surprise it can be used to balance strong spices like saffron.

People have used ingredients from a type of rose called the Damask rose for medical purposes throughout history. Learn what modern studies show about the potential uses of the plant for eye problems.

Known as Golab-Giri in Persian, the ancient ceremony is annually held in Iran to introduce the paramount role played by the rose in cuisine, cosmetics, medicine, and traditions. The treasured festival ...

The Damask rose harvester, who turns 90 this year, says the season was both “short and late”. In 2024, his family business harvested 4,000kg of roses on their 180 acres of land, while this ...

I’ll tell you what, it’s freshly made using organic Damask rose water that helps your skin maintain hydration and pH balance and has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties.

Damask roses are highly valued for making perfumes, rose water, and essential oils. The cool climate of Kumaon favours the growing of these flowers. Moneycontrol City Desk ...

Mosa'ab Elshamy. Winners of the Miss Rose beauty pageant join a parade during the annual Rose Festival in Kalaat M'Gouna, Morocco, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The oil derived from the famed Damask rose --- named after the ancient city of Damascus located just across the mountain range separating Lebanon and Syria -- is a staple of perfumers.