Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia
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Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

The Culinary Arts Commission is organizing the Food Culture Festival in collaboration with the Quality of Life Program across three locations in Saudi Arabia: Al-Khobar, Riyadh, and Jeddah, offering a fusion of local and international culinary delights.
The festival will be held in Al-Khobar from January 29 to February 2, in Riyadh from February 5 to 9, and in Jeddah from February 12 to 16, according to SPA.
This event aims to deliver a vibrant and diverse cultural experience through a plethora of engaging activities divided into four distinct zones. The Exhibitors Area will feature 30 booths showcasing global cuisines and products, inviting visitors to indulge in a world of flavors and explore unique items.
The Workshops Area will include sections for bakery, live cooking, and handicrafts. The Theater Area will feature performing arts and world music, while the Kids Area will offer fun and educational activities like cooking workshops and competitions.
Through the Food Culture Festival, the commission aims to heighten cultural appreciation for diverse culinary traditions and foster cultural exchange. By curating an immersive and enriching experience, the festival serves as an ideal destination for individuals and families to discover new flavors inspired by local and international cuisines.
This festival is part of an initiative to diversify entertainment options and cater to the populace's diverse needs. It stands as one of the Quality of Life Program initiatives, a key component of Saudi Vision 2030 that aims to promote Saudi contributions to arts and culture.



Arab Culture Ministers Conference Focuses on Cultural Industries, Digital Transformation

People watch the sunset at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara desert outside Merzouga, Morocco December 7, 2024. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
People watch the sunset at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara desert outside Merzouga, Morocco December 7, 2024. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
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Arab Culture Ministers Conference Focuses on Cultural Industries, Digital Transformation

People watch the sunset at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara desert outside Merzouga, Morocco December 7, 2024. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
People watch the sunset at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara desert outside Merzouga, Morocco December 7, 2024. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

The 24th session of the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Cultural Affairs in the Arab World convened in Rabat on Wednesday under the theme Cultural and Creative Industries: Challenges of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence.

The event brought together culture ministers from across the Arab world, alongside representatives from regional and international organizations.
The conference’s agenda included presenting a forward-looking plan for developing cultural industries in Arab nations, reviewing and adopting the recommendations of the Permanent Committee for Arab Culture, and discussing arrangements for the 25th session of the conference.
The opening session emphasized the Arab world's rich cultural and creative resources and the necessity of leveraging these assets to drive economic development. Discussions also focused on embracing digital transformation and artificial intelligence to modernize cultural industries and enhance global competitiveness.
Participants highlighted the importance of adopting global best practices in cultural and creative industries to foster innovation and economic growth while preserving and promoting Arab cultural heritage.
The conference is expected to produce actionable strategies to position Arab culture as a cornerstone of sustainable development and global cultural exchange.