With the participation of academic institutions and national companies specializing in the food, agriculture and nutrition sectors


Rashad Iskandrni 


Riyadh – November 2026

 

At the initiative of the Saudi Producers and Distributors Association, in partnership with King Saud University, represented by the Community Relations Office, the capital, Riyadh, hosted the World Food Day 2026 event under the theme “Today’s Innovation Tomorrow’s Food” from 29 to 31 October 2026. The event was hosted by The Esplanade complex on Prince Turki Al Awwal Road, with the participation of a number of government and academic entities, national companies, and institutions specializing in food, agriculture, nutrition and food industries.                                                                      
The event aimed to raise community awareness of the importance of healthy food and sound dietary practices, highlight innovation in food industries, support sustainability and food security, and strengthen cooperation across sectors in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The event included a tour by Dr. Kholoud Al-Abdulkarim, Advisor to the University’s Vice President for Planning and Development, accompanied by leaders of the Community Relations Office and the university’s Food and Nutrition Association. During the tour, she visited the participating entities’ booths and commended their efforts and contributions to the event’s success.                                         

The program also included specialized panel discussions supervised by the Food and Nutrition Association at King Saud University, with the participation of Dr. Kholoud Al-Abdulkarim; Dr. Ghadeer Al-Shammari, Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Community Relations Office; Dr. Ali Al-Shitwi, President of the Food and Nutrition Association; and Dr. Mashouh Al-Mashouh, Secretary-General of the Association. The discussions addressed the future of food and innovation in food industries, product quality and safety, and the role of scientific research and strategic partnerships in supporting food security and sustainability                                                        
or his part, Mr. Mohammad Alsalhani, General Supervisor of the event, spoke about the event and thanked everyone who contributed to facilitating its organization and ensuring its success, commending their contributions to the event’s success and the achievement of its objectives. 


For his part, Mr. Mohammad Alsalhani, General Supervisor of the event, spoke about the event and thanked everyone who contributed to facilitating its organization and ensuring its success, commending their contributions to the event’s success and the achievement of its objectives.                                         
He began by thanking the Community Relations Office at King Saud University, the strategic partner, and the official sponsor and host, Unified Real Estate Development Company (The Esplanade), and its management team. He also extended his thanks to the medical partner, Saudi German Health; the platinum sponsors, Al Mawarid Manpower Company and Afia International Company; the official food sponsor, Diet Center Company; the participating sponsors, Sons of Abdulrahman Al-Shalan Company (King of Rice) and Al Faris Al Arabi Company (Baydar); and the supporting partners: Aseelah Poultry Company, Herfy  Food Industries Company, East Catering Trading Company Limited, Esnad Spices Company, Al Rai Food Industries Company, Joval Oil Company, Rabea Tea Company, Badr Dairy Factory Company, Shumou Al Madi Company, Danube App Company, National Biscuits and Confectionery Company Limited, and Thaki Company for Slaughtered Livestock; and the hospitality partners: Almarai, Al Jameel Food Company (Kinza), Al Bassam Company (Dallat Al Jazeera), Napco Company (Tanqueray Gin beverage), and Al Safi Danone Company. He also expressed his thanks to Al Abdulwahab for Luxury Housewares and the event’s official water provider, Safa Makkah Al Mukarramah Water Company.



The event concluded by emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation among the organizing entities and partners, and the development of food and awareness initiatives that strengthen sustainability and food security and align with national directions toward a more aware and healthier society

For his part, Mr. Mohammad Alsalhani, General Supervisor of the event, spoke about the event and thanked everyone who helped facilitate its organization and ensure its success, commending their contributions to the event’s success and the achievement of its objectives.

            

He began by thanking the Community Relations Office at King Saud University, the strategic partner, and the official sponsor and host, Unified Real Estate Development Company (The Esplanade), and its management team. He also extended his thanks to the medical partner, Saudi German Health; the platinum sponsors, Al Mawarid Manpower Company and Afia International Company; the official food sponsor, Diet Center Company; the participating sponsors, Sons of Abdulrahman Al-Shalan Company (King of Rice) and Al Faris Al Arabi Company (Baydar); and the supporting partners: Aseelah Poultry Company, Harqi Food Industries Company, East Catering Trading Company Limited, Esnad Spices Company, Al Rai Food Industries Company, Joval Oil Company, Rabea Tea Company, Badr Dairy Factory Company, Shumou Al Madi Company, Danube App Company, National Biscuits and Confectionery Company Limited, and Thaki Livestock Company. He also thanked the hospitality partners: Almarai, Al Jameel Food Company (Kinza), Al Bassam Company (Dallat Al Jazeera), Napco Company (Tanqueray Gin beverage), and Al Safi Danone Company. He further expressed his thanks to Al Abdulwahab for Luxury Housewares and the event’s official water provider, Safa Makkah Al Mukarramah Water Company.

The event concluded by emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation among the organizing entities and partners, and the development of food and awareness initiatives that strengthen sustainability and food security and keep pace with national directions toward a more aware and healthier society.