Culinary Arts Commission, Japanese Officials Discuss Cooperation in Culinary Arts and Food Culture

Riyadh, August 18, 2026, SPA -- The Culinary Arts Commission has met with several officials from Japanese Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the commission’s headquarters.
The meeting aligned with the commission’s strategic objective of strengthening international partnerships in the culinary arts sector. Discussions covered partnership opportunities between Saudi Arabia and Japan in education and training, exchanging expertise and knowledge, and organizing seminars and events.
The two sides also explored ways to benefit from Japanese technologies in food manufacturing and processing to support the sector’s development and broaden cultural exchange between both countries.
The meeting reflected the commission’s efforts to expand its international network and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s presence in global platforms, initiatives and upcoming events.
The Japanese officials expressed interest in participating in culinary arts-related events. This would help strengthen ties and partnerships between the two countries and enrich specialized culinary events, reflecting a shared keenness on developing the sector. This interest also promotes greater Japanese participation in events hosted by the Kingdom.
The Culinary Arts Commission is committed to strengthening the international presence of Saudi culinary arts, building high-quality partnerships that help develop practices and experiences in the sector, and highlighting food culture as an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural identity.
The efforts align with the commission’s strategic objectives of fostering national pride and cultural identity through international engagement and cultural exchange in the culinary arts.
-- SPA