“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!
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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. 

ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with NEOM Food Company “Topian” to strengthen students’ research and practical capabilities, and to advance innovation in high-quality food recipes using cutting-edge culinary and advanced processing technologies, including 3D-printed food. 
As part of the agreement, students will participate in advanced practical training programs to develop innovative recipes using Topian ingredients, including agricultural products, plant-based proteins, and aquaculture items, in direct collaboration with the NEOM Food team. This effort supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the national food sector, driving innovation, and promoting sustainability. 

ZADK Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Adeera, a company under the Public Investment Fund, as part of a strategic effort to support and empower Saudi talent in the field of culinary arts within the hospitality and tourism sectors. 
The agreement includes collaboration in talent training and development programs, recruitment and employment initiatives, as well as research, innovation, and industry events, contributing to the growth of a sustainable culinary ecosystem in the Kingdom. 
 
Building on this shared ambition, Mrs. Rania Moualla, Founder & Chairman of ZADK, stated: “We are proud to join hands with Adeera in nurturing national talent through hands-on training and purpose-driven education. This collaboration is a step toward creating a strong culinary identity rooted in Saudi values and global standards.” 
Mr. Ahmed Alomair, Chief Brands Officer at Adeera said: “At أديرا للضيافة | Adeera Hospitality – a PIF Company, we are committed to developing culinary leaders who embody and shape the future of contemporary Saudi cuisine.” Additionally, Ahmed added: “we will empower the next generation of chefs to become ambassadors of local, sustainable, and health-forward culinary practices, while honoring our heritage.”