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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Participates in UNWTO Forum in Spain

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Participates in UNWTO Forum in Spain
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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Participates in UNWTO Forum in Spain

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Participates in UNWTO Forum in Spain

The Culinary Arts Commission participated in the World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), held in San Sebastian, Spain on October 5 to 7.

The Saudi commission’s participation in the forum, held under the theme “Gastronomy Tourism: Back to the roots,” aims to highlight the Saudi culinary arts and culture and spread them internationally.

The commission will seek to enable Saudi chefs to exchange expertise with chefs from around the world during the forum, SPA reported.

The Kingdom’s participation is embodied in an interactive booth dedicated to Saudi coffee, introducing it as a cultural element deeply intertwined with Saudi identity, both in the past and the present, SPA reported.

The booth will shed light on cultivation of coffee and its roasting levels as well as its unique flavors that distinguish each region across the Kingdom.

The booth also will feature local dates, including the famous Sukkari, Khalas, and Ajwa varieties, along with the ever-popular Kleicha, one of the most famous Saudi sweets.

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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah” categories, marking the end of an exceptional event held under the theme “Pride of Its People.”

The festival aimed to elevate camels as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and as a source of both local and global pride and interest.
Spanning more than 30 days, the festival featured over 320 competitive rounds, including Mazayen, Hajij, Tabaa, and camel races.

The event showcased a variety of camel types, such as Majahim, Wadah, Shaqah, Hamr, Safar, Shaal, Asayel, Sawahel, and hybrid camels, according to SPA.
Dedicated categories were organized for both individual and group competitions, drawing extensive participation from camel owners across the Gulf region, the Arab world, and beyond. Notably, the festival featured the Princess Nourah’s Round, exclusively for women, highlighting their contributions to camel heritage.
The final day was a cultural celebration, with diverse activities for attendees. The cultural tent hosted various programs, including Hanna Lahaa performances, camel owners’ celebrations, and vibrant camel processions entering the Rimat gates to be showcased before judging panels. Presentations on algorithm-based judging stages captivated audiences, culminating in the announcement of results, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.