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Reinvesting for Impact
ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy is a non-profit, independent Saudi company dedicated to transforming the Saudi Arabian food sector. We aim to build a top-quality, best-in-class culinary academy that serves as a platform for driving social change, supporting Saudization efforts, and helping to eradicate unemployment.
Rania Moualla
Founder & Chairman ZADK
creating the best chefs in Saudi Arabia
We Educate You With A Modern Curriculum & Traditional Culinary Values.
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September 16, 2025
Saudi National Day 95 🇸🇦
ZADK Culinary Academy invites you Saturday, 20 September 2025 to celebrate the 95th Saudi National Day 🇸🇦 Exhibition of our students’ creations featuring traditional dishes from across the Kingdom Various national activities Plus the signing of our book “Saudi Cuisine: A Bridge Between the Past & Present” Please register through the link: shorturl.at/3C75T
August 7, 2025
ZADK Around the World – Cardamom, Black Lime, and Cumin.
This article was published in Diario Vasco, the leading newspaper in San Sebastián — widely known as the culinary capital of the world! It highlights ZADK and proudly recognizes the contributions of our Founder & Chairwoman, Mrs. Rania Moualla. The journalist was particularly impressed by ZADK’s strategic vision, its impactful initiatives, and the inspiring leadership […]
August 7, 2025
Partnership Agreement with United Catering Company – DAMAC
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 […]
July 9, 2025
Hidden Recipes: Inside a Woman’s Culinary Academy in Saudi Arabia
We’re proud to share this wonderful feature by The Urban Activist, highlighting ZADK’s role in empowering women through culinary arts. The article offers an insightful look into our vision and how culinary education is shaping lives. “It’s not just about cooking — it’s about confidence, culture, and change.” – The Urban Activist 👉 Read the […]
July 1, 2025
ZADK Graduation 2025
Under the gracious patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, We proudly celebrated the graduation of 99 students from ZADK Culinary Academy 🎓✨ Graduates from the Higher Diploma program we proudly celebrate our 6th, 7th, 8th Cohorts and our 1st Associate Diploma cohort whom […]
June 29, 2025
A Proud Moment for ZADK & Saudi Women in Leadership
We are honored to celebrate our esteemed Chairman, Mrs. Rania Moualla, for her powerful presence and recognition in the Her Influence Exhibition held in Osaka, Japan. Her remarkable leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to empowerment were beautifully captured in this international platform that celebrates women shaping the future across cultures and industries. Mrs. Rania’s participation is a reflection of […]
Dr. Ivan Marten
Senior Partner and Managing Director
ZADK culinary institute is a transforming initiative that on the one hand aims to train young Saudis on culinary art to become reputed chefs and develop a Saudi cuisine, and on the other hand promotes initiatives like zero waste cooking, healthy nutrition and locally produced food.
Joxe Mari Aizega
General Manager of Basque Culinary Center
We received the visit of Mrs. Moualla at Basque Culinary Center some months ago, we are very happy to see how the project of the new school, ZADK, is already a reality. Congratulation
Eneko Atxa
Michelin Star Chef
There is no doubt that gastronomy is a universal language which reflects who we are, where we come from, and what we and our culture and society are like.
Gastronomy is also a tool which we have traditionally used with the aim of making people happy through food.
In recent years, society has given us, chefs, an extraordinary power and media presence. I firmly believe that we should use our knowledge not only to make dishes of beautiful food, but also for the benefit of society. This way, we hope to give back to society the impact and importance it has conferred upon our sector. I believe that we should reconceive our stance and start to think about what we should be cooking on two fronts, from two different kitchens.
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