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Public Speaking
Chef Nawal is, at her core, a storyteller, and this instinct carries seamlessly from the table to the stage. Through her public speaking engagements, she shares the narratives behind her work, offering insight into the cultural, creative, and personal influences that shape her approach to food. Across global panels and platforms, she speaks with depth and clarity, exploring themes of heritage, identity, and innovation in the culinary world. These moments go beyond conversation, offering a more intimate look into her craft, where experience, perspective, and storytelling come together to inspire and connect with diverse audiences.
Jeddah Book Fair
December 2024
Chef Nawal joined a panel exploring how food tells the story of place and movement. Focusing on Jeddah as a historic port city, she shared how centuries of trade of goods and spices, along with cultural exchange influenced local ingredients, dishes, and techniques, creating a vibrant culinary landscape that is both diverse and deeply rooted in heritage.
London Business School MENA Conference
May 2024
Participating in a global panel on innovation in the F&B sector, Chef Nawal explored how authenticity can be meaningfully preserved and expressed within an evolving F&B landscape. Drawing from her experience, she emphasized the importance of grounding innovation in heritage, using local identity and storytelling to create experiences that feel both genuine and forward-looking.
Future Hospitality Summit
April 2024
Participating in the Future Hospitality Summit, Chef Nawal joined a panel on unlocking the culinary potential of Saudi Arabia’s secondary and tertiary cities, exploring how food and culture can encourage Saudis to rediscover the Kingdom.