The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the second Academic Culinary Arts Program to prepare a new generation of Saudi chefs and culinary professionals through specialized education and practical training. The initiative supports broader efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s creative economy under Vision 2030 while creating career pathways for Saudis in the culinary sector.
Program Structure and Duration
The 12-month program combines academic study with hands-on training and is offered in partnership with accredited Saudi universities and specialized academies. Applications are open until July 31 for applicants aged 18 and above who hold a high school diploma or a university degree, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Skills and Qualifications
According to the commission, the program aims to equip participants with the practical and technical skills needed to enter the labor market while supporting the development of the Kingdom’s culinary sector. Participants will receive accredited qualifications, expert-led professional training, and opportunities to build long-term careers in the industry.
Partner Institutions
The program is being implemented in cooperation with Prince Muqrin University, King Khalid University, the Saudi Academy of Culinary Arts, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Umm Al-Qura University, and Batterjee Medical College.
Strategic Goals
The commission said the initiative also aims to strengthen partnerships with educational institutions and support the growth of the culinary sector as both a cultural asset and an economic opportunity. The program is one of the commission’s strategic initiatives to develop national talent in the culinary field. By combining classroom learning with practical training, it prepares graduates for a range of careers while supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to position gastronomy as part of its cultural identity and tourism offering.
Alignment with Vision 2030
The commission added that the program aligns with ongoing efforts to invest in human capital and create sustainable career pathways in one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing creative sectors. Saudi Arabia continues to expand its cultural landscape through initiatives that support creative industries and develop local talent, with culinary arts emerging as a growing sector that combines cultural heritage, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
Application Details
Applicants interested in joining the program can register at engage.moc.gov.sa/reg_forms/tracks/50.
