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Vision
Establish museums and cultural centers of Saudi Arabia as inspiring destinations and drivers of cultural and social engagement for citizens, residents and visitors.
About Culinary Arts Commission
About Culinary Arts Commission
Founded in 2020, the Culinary Arts Commission is leading the development of Saudi Arabia’s culinary arts sector. By driving investment and building robust regulatory frameworks, it supports the next generation of Saudi chefs and hospitality professionals in reaching their full potential. Working alongside the Ministry of Culture, the Commission is committed to unlocking a thriving cultural sector while preserving the culinary traditions that make the Kingdom unique. Its scope covers the entire culinary ecosystem—from the preservation of native ingredients, recipes, and techniques to training professionals, fostering innovation, and creating market opportunities. Through different initiatives, the Commission bridges tradition and innovation, ensuring that Saudi culinary arts remain vibrant, competitive, and a source of pride and livelihood for local communities.
Mission
Protect, promote and present the heritage of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment, positioning the Kingdom on the global cultural stage at the highest quality standards.
Objectives
Identification and preservation of culinary assets and heritage
-Culinary arts registry development, maintenance, and recognition program.
-Culinary arts heritage preservation program.
-Culinary arts heritage preservation program.
Promotion using original content and home-grown narratives
-Culinary arts media library and narratives development program.
-Local sector promotion and menus integration program.
-International promotion and gastro-diplomacy and exchange program.
Delivering world-class culinary experiences to citizens and visitors
-Saudi Regional Gastro Tourism program.
-Saudi flagship culinary arts events program.
-Community engagement and regional culinary festivals program.
Saudi culinary profession development and enhancement
-Culinary arts profession development and promotion program.
-Saudi-food concepts and Saudi-concepts in food enhancement and development program.
Advancement and innovation in production and culinary services
-Culinary products processing quality elevation and distribution program.
-Saudi culinary products and services research, innovation, and development program.