ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy organized its International Advisory Board Forum, attended by board members and partners in the hospitality sector. The forum featured panel discussions on the global vision of the culinary field, the importance of sustainability and innovation, and nonprofit operating models, in addition to an interactive session with the academy’s students and alumni.
ZADK is pleased to announce that our organization has won the Best Ambassador Award for the Academia Student Information Management System at the Academia Awards 2026, presented by Academia by Serosoft.
This recognition highlights our strong commitment to advancing innovative academic solutions and supporting the digital transformation of education. It reflects ZADK’s continuous efforts to enhance learning experiences through technology and our active role in shaping the future of modern education.
This achievement stands as a testament to our vision and the collective dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team.
We would like to extend special appreciation to our Operations Team, whose unwavering support, coordination, and commitment were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Their behind-the-scenes efforts ensure the seamless execution of our initiatives and play a vital role in driving our success.
We also proudly recognize IT Specialist Fatimah Alsaffar for her outstanding contributions to advancing the Academia platform and fostering meaningful engagement. Her proactive approach exemplifies the power of collaboration and innovation in transforming education.
Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to Academia by Serosoft for this recognition and for their continued support and partnership.
We look forward to building on this achievement as we continue our journey of growth, innovation, and excellence.
ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy signed a cooperation agreement with Benaa Foundation to implement a training program in bakery and pastry arts,
sponsored by Khalid Al Turki Company & Partner, represented by President & CEO, Mr. Rami Al Turki, in the presence of the Academy’s Chairwoman of the Board, Mrs. Rania Moualla, and the Foundation’s CEO, Mr. Abdullah Al Khaldi.
The program, comprising 80 training hours, is designed for the Foundation’s beneficiaries to enhance their skills and foster a promising future in the Kingdom’s culinary arts sector.
“Zadkom Khair” Initiative – from creative kitchens to fields of giving.
ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy brings us together to clean the Khobar Corniche, marking the Saudi and International Volunteer Day.
With great pride, we announce that ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy will be represented by one of our students, Chef Dania Al-Zahrani, at the Young Chef Olympiad in India on February 1, under the supervision of Head Chef of Instructors Youssef Al-Jabasini.
We wish Chef Dania the very best and hope she achieves outstanding results that honor the Kingdom.
Stay tuned!
From Australia to Saudi 🥩🔥
Special thank you to Meat & Livestock Australia
Our students had the privilege of learning from the Aussie Meat Academy in an immersive, hands-on workshop with Chef Tarek Ibrahim @cheftarekibrahim, covering the full journey of meat preparation. From understanding primal cuts and cutting steak portions correctly, to mastering proper handling and cooking techniques, the session emphasized precision, quality, and respect for the product, essential skills for every aspiring chef.
Exciting news! 🎉 ZADK has partnered with NCMS, a leading Saudi catering & facilities company, to sponsor and train our students through the HRDF program. This collaboration empowers Saudi youth, provides real-world experience, and supports Vision 2030 by developing national talent for the future of our workforce.
We’re proud to highlight the continued support of Nidal Farms, our trusted partner for fresh, locally grown produce from the Eastern Region 🌱.
Beyond year-round supply, Nidal Farms has supported a new initiative at ZADK by helping transform our patio into a small in-house garden—providing plants and seeds that allow our students to grow local ingredients for use in our kitchens and classes.
Maintained by our Green Club students, under the supervision of Sustainability Champion Chef Ibrahim and with guidance from Nidal Farms, this garden supports our sustainability goals and key UN SDGs 🌍.
Thank you, Nidal Farms, for being a true partner in building a greener future 🤝🌿.
Dive into our latest ZADK Annual Newsletter for 2025, now available in an interactive, easy-to-read flipbook format!
For full screen access, kindly click here.
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), signed an agreement with ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy during the Development Finance Conference in Riyadh, aimed at supporting and empowering job seekers in the field of culinary arts.
The Fund was represented by the Deputy General Manager for Business, Mr. Feras Abdulaziz Abalkhail
while the Academy was represented by the Chairwoman of the Board, Mrs. Rania Moualla.
Thanks to our success partner, the Human Resources Development Fund, for supporting young men and women in the hospitality and culinary arts field, and special thanks to Mr. Turki bin Abdullah AlJawini
for his continuous follow-up and dedication to developing national talent.
