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Riyadh to Host Arabic Edition of ‘SIRHA Exhibition’ in 2024

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Riyadh to Host Arabic Edition of ‘SIRHA Exhibition’ in 2024

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Culinary Arts Commission, in partnership with the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), has announced that Riyadh will host the Arabic edition of the international “SIRHA Exhibition” event in October 2024.

 

This exhibition is one of the most significant and largest specialized exhibitions in food and hospitality services, with a history spanning 20 years. It includes renowned global culinary competitions such as the World Cup of Pastry - Bocos D'or.

 

The Arabic edition of the SIRHA Exhibition will feature 350 exhibitors and trademarks, representing food, equipment, bakeries, pastries, and coffee products across three main zones that offer unique content to visitors, the Commission said Wednesday.

 

These include the SIRHA Forum, serving as a platform for dialogues with experts and professionals in the food and beverage industry; the SIRHA Masters, hosting specialized workshops that present a blend of local and international cuisine; and the Entrepreneurship Zone, aimed at promoting innovations and novelties for exhibitions in the Middle East market.

 

The primary SIRHA Exhibition is a global reference event in the food and hospitality industry, held every two years in the French city of Lyon.

 

It aims to showcase international company news related to pastries, home decor, baking, beverages, cooking-related equipment and technologies, and culinary arts in hotels. It also features other specialized trade exhibitions in the food industry.

 

The SIRHA Exhibition brings together all stakeholders in one environment for exploration and inspiration, business establishment, and seizing opportunities in the sector.

 

By hosting the Arabic edition of SIRHA, the Culinary Arts Commission aims to expand Saudi contribution to arts and culture, achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 through broadening hospitality and culinary exhibitions in the coming years.

 

This comes in addition to attracting various local and international food-service providers, bringing them together in a single exhibition, and offering rich cultural content that highlights the culinary sector in the Kingdom, which targets diverse segments of the local community and tourists worldwide.

In parallel, the SCEGA collaborates with various sectors to attract global events to the Kingdom, with the goal of empowering the growth of the exhibitions and conferences sector. This effort includes marketing unique opportunities and the advantages they offer, ultimately stimulating the local market and raising the quality and standards of the sector.

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The scene reflected pride in the historical roots of the Saudi state and embodied feelings of belonging on this cherished national occasion, SPA reported.

The illumination affirms the deep historical significance of Founding Day, marking 299 years since the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Mohammed bin Saud.

It also reflects the enduring principles upon which it was founded, including unity, stability, and state-building. These foundations culminate in the security, stability, and prosperity that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enjoys today under its wise leadership.

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Originally the only mosque in the area, it served as a vital religious and social hub for education and community governance.

The renovation, executed by specialized Saudi firms, utilized traditional mud, stone, and wood to preserve its authentic Najdi architectural style.

The project increased the mosque's area to 544 square meters, expanding its capacity to 250 worshippers while maintaining its historical identity.

The initiative aligns with Vision 2030 to preserve the Kingdom's urban heritage and boost the cultural and religious significance of its historical mosques for future generations.

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This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on February 20, 2026. (Handout / Panama’s Ministry of Culture / AFP)
This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on February 20, 2026. (Handout / Panama’s Ministry of Culture / AFP)
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This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on February 20, 2026. (Handout / Panama’s Ministry of Culture / AFP)
This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on February 20, 2026. (Handout / Panama’s Ministry of Culture / AFP)

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The discovery was made at the El Cano site in the Nata district about 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Panama City.

Scientists and archaeologists have already unearthed other remains of pre-Hispanic cultures in the region that has been excavated for two decades.

The skeletal remains were found surrounded by gold objects and pottery decorated with traditional motifs, pointing to these being "high-ranking" individuals, archaeologist Julia Mayo told AFP, adding that the tomb was built between 800 and 1000 AD.

"The individual with the gold was the one with the highest social status in the group," she said.

That body was found with two bracelets, two earrings, and pectoral jewelry that featured bats and crocodiles, she added.

The El Cano archaeological site is linked to the societies that inhabited the central provinces of Panama between the 8th and 11th centuries.

"This is where they buried their dead for 200 years," said Mayo.

Nine other tombs "similar" to the one found on Friday had already been found at the site, she added.

Panama's Ministry of Culture said the discovery was "of great importance for Panamanian archaeology and the study of pre-Hispanic societies of the Central American isthmus," referring to the land that connects North and South America.

According to experts, these excavations demonstrate that death did not represent an end for these societies, but a transition to another phase where social status remained important.