Buraydah, Buraydah will join 70 other creative cities worldwide at the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Annual Conference 2024, held in Thailand from May 9th to 12th. Through its participation, Buraydah aims to strengthen its global presence and programs as a creative city within UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. Secretary General of Qassim Chamber Mohammad Al-Hanaya stated that Buraydah’s participation in the conference is part of the file plan of Buraydah Creative City, supported and organized by the chamber. The Qassim Chamber, in collaboration with the Culinary Arts Commission, is responsible for managing and implementing the technical aspects of this file. Buraydah Creative City is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in gastronomy.

Al-Hanaya highlighted the commitment of the Saudi leadership to ensuring the Kingdom’s active and influential presence in international events across various fields, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. Executive Liaison Officer for Buraydah Creative City at UNESCO
Sulaiman Al-Geffari stated that the city’s participation in the conference in Phuket, Thailand, aims to achieve the objectives of joining the Creative Cities Network. Buraydah will be among more than 70 creative cities in the field of gastronomy from different countries at the conference, with the presence of the Culinary Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture, Al-Geffari added.

The city seeks to enhance cooperation among member cities, exchange experiences and initiatives, showcase best practices, and explore avenues for developing enhanced elements of creativity and innovation for sustainable urban development, Al-Geffari stated. Furthermore, Buraydah aims to foster partnerships between gastronomy cities within UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network during the conference. In 2021, Buraydah became a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy, making it the first Gulf city and the second Arab city to join the network.

Source: Saudi Press Agency