Adeera Hospitality Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has partnered with ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy to launch a two-year Higher Diploma Program in Culinary Arts, aimed at developing Saudi talent for the Kingdom’s growing hospitality industry.
Applications for the
programme will open on 10 November 2026 and close on 31 December, with the
first intake scheduled to begin in January 2027. The initiative will provide
participants with culinary expertise, practical industry experience and
professional skills to pursue careers across Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector.
The partnership
combines Adeera’s commitment to developing local talent with ZADK’s expertise
in specialist culinary education, creating a pathway that connects professional
training with industry experience and employment opportunities.
Delivered over four
semesters, the programme will cover classical cooking, Saudi and international
cuisines, baking and pastry, food safety and nutrition, kitchen management,
entrepreneurship and sustainability. Participants will complete more than 2,000
hours of academy-based education and practical industry training, enabling them
to apply their skills in professional kitchen environments.
Saudi cuisine will
form a central part of the curriculum, introducing students to the culinary
heritage, regional flavours and traditional cooking practices of the Kingdom
before progressing to contemporary applications and international techniques.
In addition to
technical culinary training, participants will develop communication,
leadership, operational and commercial skills required to advance within the
hospitality industry.
Nouf Augaish, Vice
President of Human Resources at Adeera Hospitality Company, said: “Saudi Arabia
has a rich culinary identity and a new generation of talent with the potential
to carry it forward. Through our partnership with ZADK, we are giving aspiring
Saudi chefs the professional foundation, practical exposure and industry
understanding they need to turn that potential into a long-term career. This is
about developing talent that can progress from mastering the fundamentals to
leading kitchens, shaping new dining experiences and representing Saudi
hospitality with confidence. By investing in that journey from the outset, we
are also building the homegrown capability that will support the sector’s
continued growth.”
Rania Moualla, Founder
and Chairwoman of ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy, highlighted the
importance of combining quality education with practical training to prepare
graduates for the demands of the job market.
She said ZADK remains
committed to developing Saudi talent through specialised education and hands-on
experience, bringing together the richness of Saudi cuisine, international
culinary expertise and the requirements of modern professional kitchens.
Moualla added that the
partnership with Adeera strengthens the connection between education and
industry requirements, creating career opportunities for Saudi nationals while
supporting the development of the Kingdom’s culinary arts and hospitality sectors
in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The programme forms
part of Adeera’s broader efforts to position hospitality as an attractive
career choice for young Saudis. Through partnerships with education and
training institutions, the company aims to establish career pathways spanning
education, entry-level employment, professional specialisation and leadership
positions.
The initiative also
supports the development of local capabilities needed to meet growing demand
across Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism industries as the Kingdom
continues to expand its tourism offering.
Interested candidates can review admission requirements and submit applications through ZADK’s Academia registration portal. Applications will be accepted until 31 December 2026, ahead of the programme's scheduled launch in January 2027. -TradeArabia News Service
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