DAMMAM: In cooperation with the national program “Hand in Hand We Build Today and Tomorrow” launched by the Al-Bir Charitable Society in the Eastern Province, 300 young Saudi men received training in carpentry, coating and tiling.
The training program comes as part of the activities to train and employ 1,000 young men and women in fields commensurate with their skills and experience and allow them to provide for their families.
According to Secretary-General of Al-Bir Charitable Society in the Eastern Province Sameer Abdulaziz Al-Afeesan, the society recently signed an agreement with the national program to help job seekers find employment by developing their professional and technical skills.
The supervisor of the national program, Fahad Al-Ghafees, said the program’s objective is to combat unemployment and reduce dependency on foreign employees, while allowing Saudi cadres to occupy jobs and benefit socially and economically.
300 Saudis trained in tiling, carpentry
300 Saudis trained in tiling, carpentry
Michelin Guide announces 3 new awards at restaurant celebration in Riyadh
- Honors in a pact with Kingdom’s Culinary Arts Commission
- Saudi deserves ‘spotlight,’ guide’s director tells Arab News
RIYADH: The Michelin Guide hosted its inaugural celebration in Riyadh on Wednesday, where they announced three new special awards, delivered in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission.
The Michelin Service Award, in partnership with RAK Porcelain, went to Jeddah’s Yaza, helmed by chef and owner Hakim Bagabas, for what was described as an exceptional experience from start to finish.
Il Baretto’s manager Santiago Latorre was given the Exceptional Mocktail Award, as the Michelin Guide inspectors said the cocktail list offers a thoughtful mix of elevated classics and original signature mocktails.
The Young Chef Award went to Elia Kaady, at Maiz in Riyadh, who is considered one of the region’s rising talents.
The event honored the 11 restaurants that were awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for delivering exceptional cuisine at great value.
The winners were Samia’s Dish and The Lucky Llama in Jeddah, Joontos and Tofareya in AlUla, Em Sharif Cafe, Fi Glbak, KAYZO, Mirzam, Najd Village, Sasani, and Tameesa in Riyadh.
Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, told Arab News: “When we look at what Saudi chefs are offering, they are also inspired by all the food cultures, but they are still really faithful to their roots, to their heritage, to their product.
“They are also really willing to tell quite an authentic and unique story. And for us, at the Michelin Guide, it definitely has a value.”
In addition to the Bib Gourmand category, 40 restaurants recognized in the Selected category were awarded plaques following the final wave of announcements on Dec. 15, bringing the total Saudi Michelin Guide restaurants to 51.
The restaurant celebration was followed by a reception where a culinary showcase brought together six guest chefs.
Three international restaurants showcased their gastronomic creations, including Le Gabriel - La Reserve Paris, which has three Michelin stars, Muse by Tom Aikens and Nusara, which both have a star.
Bib Gourmand title holders The Lucky Llama, KAYZO, and Fi Glbak also brought their unique flavors to the table.
“It’s a unique and authentic food culture (in Saudi Arabia) that deserves to be put on the spotlight, as well as the destination should be on the world culinary map. So, that is definitely what we are willing to achieve with the Michelin Guide,” Poullennec said.
