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.



King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA
The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, will host the 5th International Conference on Camels in Arab Culture next Tuesday.

The event will bring together 37 researchers from Saudi Arabia and abroad, aiming to advance literary and linguistic studies on camels and their pivotal role in Arab culture.

The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage, camels in language, lexicons, and cultural/national identity, as well as the economic importance of camels in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Particular attention will be given to investment, industry, tourism, entertainment, festivals, and camel sports and racing.

The 5th edition of the conference seeks to enhance academic discourse and strengthen local and Arab cultural identity, underscoring the cultural significance of camels in Arab life.