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Saudi Arabia Elected to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee

A general view of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters is seen at dusk in Paris, France, October 12, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
A general view of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters is seen at dusk in Paris, France, October 12, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
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Saudi Arabia Elected to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee

A general view of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters is seen at dusk in Paris, France, October 12, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
A general view of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters is seen at dusk in Paris, France, October 12, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

Saudi Arabia has been elected as a member of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee for the first time.

The Kingdom’s accession to the committee was confirmed during UNESCO’s eighth General Assembly in Paris that kicked off on Thursday.

With the new election, Saudi Arabia is now in a select group of countries which maintain membership of UNESCO’s three basic committees - the Executive Council, the World Heritage Committee, and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee, which was established in 2003.

The Saudi delegation in the French capital is headed by Princess Haifa bint Abdul Aziz Al-Muqrin, the Kingdom’s permanent representative to UNESCO.

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Culinary Arts Commission Launches Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to Promote Local Talents

Culinary Arts Commission Launches Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to Promote Local Talents
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Culinary Arts Commission Launches Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to Promote Local Talents

Culinary Arts Commission Launches Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to Promote Local Talents

The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the inaugural Saudi Elite Chefs Competition to support professional Saudi chefs by highlighting their skills and creativity in the culinary field while emphasizing sustainability and the use of local ingredients.
Targeting chefs with exceptional culinary abilities, participants will prepare distinctive dishes using local ingredients. The competition features two main categories consisting of main courses and pastries, allowing chefs to select the category that best aligns with their expertise, SPA reported.
Judging will be based on strict criteria, including flavor, presentation, technical skills, and adherence to the theme of culinary sustainability, underscoring the importance of creatively and responsibly utilizing local resources.
Participants can look forward to several benefits, such as priority access to prestigious culinary events, receiving the Saudi Elite Chefs Medal, and special invitations to forums and discussions related to the culinary arts.
The competition will unfold in several phases, beginning with registration and qualification from October 20 to 31. Final qualification results will be announced between October 31 and November 10. A preparatory workshop follows from November 20 to 24, culminating in the final competition on November 25 and 26 at the 13th Edition of the Saudi HORECA 2024 Exhibition in Riyadh.
This competition reflects the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission's commitment to supporting and empowering Saudi chefs, showcasing their talents on both local and international stages, and promoting the concepts of sustainability and the use of local ingredients to raise awareness of culinary culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.