Islamic affairs minister inspects Umrah services at Jeddah airport
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Islamic affairs minister inspects Umrah services at Jeddah airport
Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said that his visit to the airport was aimed at improving staff performance in line with the ministry's objectives. (Suppled)
Islamic affairs minister inspects Umrah services at Jeddah airport
The minister took part in services for pilgrims, including distributing brochures and scientific manuals
Updated 11 April 2023
SPA
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh toured King Abdulaziz International Airport to inspect the services provided to Umrah visitors arriving in Jeddah, specifically the counters at the airport which offer information, and scientific and electronic services to visitors during Ramadan.
Al-Asheikh met with the ministry’s officials and staff at the passport and customs departments. He urged employees to exert more efforts to serve Umrah visitors and facilitate airport procedures.
The minister also took part in services for pilgrims, including distributing brochures and scientific manuals.
Al-Asheikh said his visit to the airport aimed to ensure that the quality of services provided by staff is in line with the objectives of the ministry. He commended the excellent work done by supervisors who excel in providing quality services to guests.
Inaugural Food Festival offers workshops and diverse cuisine with a relaxed vibe
Updated 46 min 48 sec ago
Jasmine Bager
DHAHRAN: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, launched its inaugural outdoor Food Festival on Monday, turning part of its grounds into a lively culinary space in view of the iconic building.
Music, laughter and the smell of cooking fill the area, guiding visitors toward the festival site.
Music, laughter and the smell of cooking guide visitors toward the Food Festival site organized by Ithra. (AN photo)
The festival program includes four specialized cooking workshops — taco, pizza, steak and sushi — each running for three days and powered by Filmmaster. While registration is required to participate, visitors can watch the chefs prepare dishes in the open-air kitchen.
Beyond the workshops, visitors can explore 10 food stations offering a range of cuisines, including Saudi, Indian, Egyptian, Mexican, Japanese and Lebanese.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Food Festival program includes four specialized cooking workshops — taco, pizza, steak and sushi — each running for three days and powered by Filmmaster.
• While registration is required to participate, visitors can watch the chefs prepare dishes in the open-air kitchen
One such booth is Whoa Tea & Desserts, which was bubbling with excitement on opening night. Its founder, Liu Yang, who also goes by the name of Edwin, told Arab News why his business chose to participate.
Four specialized cooking workshops powered by Filmmaster are included in the festival program - taco, pizza, steak and sushi. (AN photo)
“I found the Saudi market is very good and they have so many young people here, so me and my two friends we decided to resign and we started a business here targeting the young people,” he told Arab News.
The Chinese entrepreneur has now lived in Saudi Arabia for more than four years, spending the first half of that time working for a Chinese company before deciding to branch out.
Four specialized cooking workshops powered by Filmmaster are included in the festival program - taco, pizza, steak and sushi. (AN photo)
The company brought their own brand of Chinese milk tea, fruity and matcha drinks as well as an assortment of snacks, and even board games, to their shop.
“Now we, in two years, have more than 10 branches in Riyadh and we decided to come to Alkhobar, so soon we will have three shops here which will open in the Eastern Province; one at the end of January and two in February,” he added.
Four specialized cooking workshops powered by Filmmaster are included in the festival program - taco, pizza, steak and sushi. (AN photo)
Since they are opening locally next month, the festival was the perfect way to introduce their products for customers to sample.
Ekin, who moved to Saudi Arabia last year from the US, told Arab News why she chose to bring her family, which included two young children under 10, to the festival.
“We are members at Ithra, we love Ithra. So that is why we trusted that this event was going to be a success,” she told Arab News.
“This is the perfect weather — I love the outdoors eating option. It’s also spacious; there are picnic tables. I think the variety makes it even better because you don’t have to wait in the line for a long time to just grab food,” she said.
