DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with former US Secretary of State John Kerry, state news agency SPA reported.
The meeting, which was also attended by Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, was described as friendly.
AL-QATIF: The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the Al-Qatif Street Food Festival, which runs until Dec. 30.
The festival offers visitors a rich cultural experience that highlights Saudi culinary arts in a setting that reflects the authenticity and diversity of the Kingdom’s national cuisine, reinforcing the presence of heritage within the contemporary cultural landscape.
The festival showcases Saudi food culture as a vital component of national identity through live cooking stations at which traditional dishes are prepared and presented by experts.
The event features six pavilions that allow visitors to explore a wide variety of foods and beverages made from local ingredients, reflecting the Kingdom’s diverse environments and regional flavors.
The festival also presents a range of accompanying cultural experiences designed to enrich the visitor journey and encourage engagement with food as both an artistic and knowledge-based experience.
These include a dedicated children’s pavilion, tasting spaces, and innovative beverage experiences inspired by Saudi products.
