RIYADH: The head of Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has been awarded the Order of the Star of Italy for her work in promoting Saudi-Italian ties through food and culture.
The commission’s CEO Mayada Badr was honored at a reception on Tuesday at the Italian ambassador’s residence in Riyadh.
“It’s a great honor to receive it from the Italian embassy. It’s one of the recognitions of the work we do with Italy,” Badr told Arab News.
“And it’s a cross-cultural collaboration. It’s a very big honor for me to receive it.”
The honor is granted to foreign nationals who are considered to have promoted friendly relations and cooperation with Italy.
