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Shayna Horwitz | (202) 293-2302 | shorwitz@meridian.org
On Tuesday, Meridian International Center and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C., are opening a window to the diverse cultures of the UAE through a salon lunch discussion on culinary diplomacy.
Cultural influencers and food aficionados from across D.C. will come together to learn about the rich cuisine of Abu Dhabi, which for decades has influenced chefs, writers, educators, and diplomats in the region. Guests will enjoy dishes prepared from the cookbook “Table Tales: The Global Nomad Cuisine of Abu Dhabi”, whose author will speak about the food traditions as part of a panel discussion with other culinary and cultural luminaries from the UAE and the United States.
WHAT: Meridian International Center and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. Culinary Diplomacy Lunch and Panel Discussion
Welcome Remarks:
Dana Al Marashi, Head of Heritage & Social Affairs for the UAE Embassy
Panel Discussion:
Natalie Jones, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at Meridian, in conversation with:
WHERE: Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C.
3522 International Court NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019
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Meridian International Center is a diplomatic and global leadership institution that strengthens U.S. engagement with the world and accelerates collaboration through the exchange of leaders, ideas and culture.
This program was designed by our cultural experts in the Meridian Center for Culture Diplomacy, which is the leading center in the United States that employs the arts and culture as a tool of diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding.
The Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C., is the diplomatic mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United States.
