ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy has signed a partnership with Plaza Premium Group, the global leader in the independent airport lounge sector and the world’s largest independent airport hospitality operator, to deliver an employment-linked training program aimed at preparing Saudi talent for careers in the food and beverage, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

This partnership reflects the Academy’s commitment to empowering Saudi youth through high-quality training programs that combine academic education with hands-on experience, helping to develop skilled national talent that meets the evolving needs of the labor market and supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

An intake has graduated from an intensive two-month training program implemented in cooperation with Atta Al-Kheir. Spanning a total of 160 training hours, the program included 8 students who trained in a professional culinary environment. The curriculum covered baking, pastry arts, and food safety skills, alongside personal development, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship, with the goal of confidently preparing them for employment opportunities in the culinary sector and future success.

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. 

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.” 

We are proud to announce that ZADK Saudi Culinary Academy has signed a partnership with Lamar Holding as one of the key donors for our new state-of-the-art campus. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing culinary education in the Kingdom and empowering the next generation of Saudi talent. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Lina Noureddin, Managing Director and CEO of Lamar Holding, for her inspiring support and belief in ZADK’s vision. A special recognition goes to our Founder and Chairwoman, Mrs. Rania Mualla, whose leadership and dedication continue to shape ZADK’s mission of excellence and innovation.  

We are proud to announce the signing of a new partnership agreement with United Catering Company – DAMAC, one of the leading names in the catering sector across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Through the HRDF program, this collaboration will sponsor students in a training-to-employment pathway, empowering the next generation of Saudi chefs — and aligning with the national goal of increasing Saudization in the catering sector. 👨‍🍳

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ZADK Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arfa Association, aiming to support and train the association’s beneficiaries in the field of culinary arts.