Saudi commission to showcase culinary arts at Riyadh expo

Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission announced its participation in the upcoming international culinary exhibition InFlavour Expo. (InFlavour)
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Updated 23 October 2023
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Saudi commission to showcase culinary arts at Riyadh expo

  • Visitors to the exhibition will be greeted with traditional Saudi treats, including maqshush, Saudi coffee, and dates
  • InFlavour is a prominent global event that blends science, technology, art, business, hospitality, and cuisine

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission announced its participation in the upcoming international culinary exhibition InFlavour Expo, taking place from Oct. 29 to 31 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center.

Visitors to the exhibition will be greeted with traditional Saudi treats, including maqshush, Saudi coffee, and dates.

During the event, the commission will unveil its innovative strategy for the culinary arts sector, which includes the introduction of a business incubator for Kawn, a program designed to provide support to businesses and startups by offering mentorship and workshops, enabling them to enter and compete in the market.

The incubation period for participants will span four to six months.

Additionally, the commission will showcase the Abde’a cultural license platform, aimed at promoting greater involvement of the private sector in cultural events and initiatives.

The commission’s participation in this exhibition reflects its commitment to empowering Saudi chefs, facilitating interactions with world-renowned culinary experts, and showcasing the rich, time-honored traditional recipes of Saudi cuisine.

InFlavour is a prominent global event that blends science, technology, art, business, hospitality, and cuisine. It attracts renowned Michelin-star chefs, industry leaders, global consumer brand representatives, and international luminaries.

The expo will host 40,000 visitors, feature more than 200 speakers, showcase over 600 exhibitors, and welcome over 200 international investors and venture capitalists specializing in the food and hospitality sector.


Citrus festival highlights AlUla’s heritage, economy

Updated 10 January 2026
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Citrus festival highlights AlUla’s heritage, economy

  • The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16

ALULA: The AlUla Citrus Festival has seen a remarkable turnout of residents and visitors as it has coincided with the mid-year school break, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The festival is being held at the farmers’ market in the cultural oasis, amid an environment that blends stunning natural beauty with the governorate's rich agricultural heritage.

The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16.

It allows visitors to explore local products and purchase citrus fruits directly from farmers, highlighting the deep connection between the people, their land, and agricultural legacy.

The festival showcases a diverse selection of AlUla’s finest citrus fruits, alongside platforms for local producers, the SPA added.

The event also features interactive family-friendly activities and live cooking demonstrations.

It contributes to revitalizing agricultural economic activity and reinforces agricultural seasons as a pillar of sustainable development in the governorate.

The AlUla Citrus Festival is a key social and economic event and gives local farmers a vital platform to showcase and sell their produce, supporting the agricultural economy of a governorate home to nearly 5,000 productive farms.