The Saudi Ministry of Culture has concluded the screening and evaluation phase of submissions for the Saudi Coffee Research grant.
Launched in collaboration with the Saudi Coffee Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, this initiative aims to enrich research that focuses on Saudi coffee as an intangible cultural heritage. By fostering the development of the coffee industry as a national cultural product, the grant targets researchers and specialists from diverse fields who are interested in studying various aspects of coffee.
The ministry has approved 20 research titles both from the Kingdom and from abroad. Researchers whose proposals are selected will be provided with financial and scholarly support throughout the research process, extending to the publication of scientific papers.
The grant encompassed three primary tracks: focus on coffee in the Arabian Peninsula, delving into its historical origins, manufacturing processes and proliferation within the Kingdom; explore the intangible cultural heritage surrounding Saudi coffee, examining the associated knowledge, skills, social traditions, practices and cultural handicrafts; bolster local content by supporting Saudi coffee production, enhancing its competitiveness and contributing to the transformation of the Saudi economy into a sustainable model.
The grant is part of the "2022, The Year of Saudi Coffee" initiative, launched by the Ministry of Culture with support from the Quality of Life Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs.
In collaboration with the Culinary Arts Commission, the initiative aims to study the Saudi coffee market, preserve the national cultural heritage and values, highlight the cultural significance associated with Saudi coffee, promote national identity, and foster the global dissemination of Saudi coffee culture.
