'Migrant Plates' Explores Saudi Food & Identity in Lunch Table Discuss

‘Migrant Plates’, a lunch table discussion in Jeddah, is set to explore the evolving intersections of food, culture and identity. The session will trace the transformation of Saudi cuisine from its early reliance on traditional staples shaped by the desert climate - such as dates, cereals and dairy products - to the introduction of global ingredients following the mid-20th-century oil boom.

The talk will also highlight Jeddah’s historical role as a hub of cultural exchange, showing how its position as a gateway for trade and migration has created a hybrid kitchen blending heritage with modernity.

The event is part of a collaboration between local artists Mohamed Abu Gabal and Shaimaa Saleh and will take place on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Those interested in attending can register through the link in Shaimaa Saleh’s Instagram bio. For further inquiries, attendees are encouraged to reach out directly to either artist via their official accounts.