Saudi Arabia showcases culinary tourism at London fair

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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8. (SPA)
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Updated 07 November 2023
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Saudi Arabia showcases culinary tourism at London fair

  • Commission aims to boost culinary tourism in Saudi Arabia through culinary arts tours across the Kingdom, attracting international visitors
  • Saudia airline launched a dedicated Umrah website in the American and Canadian markets at the World Travel Market in London

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission, in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, is participating in the World Travel Market exhibition in London from Nov. 6 to 8.

The commission aims to boost culinary tourism in Saudi Arabia through culinary arts tours across the Kingdom, attracting international visitors.

The commission is showcasing the culinary arts tours project at the exhibition, promoting culinary tourism in the Kingdom and highlighting Saudi dishes and products to interested visitors in the culinary profession.

Meanwhile, Saudia airline launched a dedicated Umrah website in the American and Canadian markets at the World Travel Market in London, as part of their mission to expand globally and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of accommodating 30 million Umrah performers.

Saudia’s Umrah websites, umrahbysaudia.us and umrahbysaudia.ca, streamline Umrah package planning and booking for North American travelers, enhancing accessibility and convenience.

The platform provides extensive info on Umrah, including rituals, visas, accommodation, and transportation. It also offers personalized guest support for a seamless Umrah experience.

On Monday, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb opened the Saudi pavilion at the London exhibition, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top global tourist destination with rich culture, natural beauty, and attractions.


Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya ‘shaping the future,’ says executive ahead of Six Flags opening

Updated 22 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya ‘shaping the future,’ says executive ahead of Six Flags opening

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari underscored the Kingdom’s recent monumental achievements in alignment with Six Flags Qiddiya City’s symbolic upcoming opening, stating: “We, in Saudi Arabia do not start where others end, we start where others dream”

RIYADH: Qiddiya is “shaping the future of entire sectors,” the entertainment megaproject’s managing director said at a press conference on Monday ahead of the official opening of Six Flags on Dec. 31.

Abdullah Al-Dawood took to the podium to share his pride in Qiddiya City’s speedy progress.

Six Flags Qiddiya City Entrance. (AN Photo by Basmah Albasrawi)

“Today, Six Flags Qiddiya City is complete, and Aquaarabia is over 95 percent complete,” he said.

With doors set to open in nine days, Al-Dawood made sure to remind the audience that this milestone is only the beginning of a grander vision for Qiddiya City and the Kingdom as a whole.

Abdullah Al-Dawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company speaks at Six Flags Press Conference. (AN Photo by Basmah Albasrawi)

“What we are doing today goes beyond simply developing a project, it is about building a city and shaping the future of entire sectors. God willing, the Kingdom will be among the leading countries in the fields of entertainment, sports, culture and tourism” he said.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari underscored the Kingdom’s recent monumental achievements in alignment with Six Flags Qiddiya City’s symbolic upcoming opening, stating: “We, in Saudi Arabia do not start where others end, we start where others dream.”

En route to the park, Qiddiya executives welcomed members of the press to their grand project as mountains made way to rollercoaster views.

Qiddiya’s progress in becoming a hub for entertainment and sports is visible in the daylight as cranes and construction crew gathered to finalize building some of the most anticipated projects such as Aquaarabia, a waterpark, and golf courses in the heart of the desert.

The park is the first Six Flags outside of North America and forms part of Qiddiya Investment Co.’s flagship development.