By Monis Mir, CEO and Managing Partner, Herb Heaven The ‘golden spice’ Saffron has fascinated civilisations for centuries with its aroma, vibrant colour, and medicinal properties. As one of the world’s most expensive and labour-intensive spices, saffron is cherished as a culinary ingredient and a symbol of purity, luxury, and[Read More…]
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UAE’s Harees inscribed on UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage
Harees is a porridge-like dish that is most often eaten during important family gatherings, such as weddings, as well as at national and religious holidays, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the popular traditional[Read More…]
UNESCO adopts Saudi ‘Atlas’ initiative to preserve food methods
This initiative seeks to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s ‘Atlas’ initiative that aims to preserve food methods, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission developed the[Read More…]
