Dubai, UAE, September 22, 2025 – 7awi Media Group, one of the MENA region’s leading digital media platforms, proudly announcers the launch of its Arab Gastronomy Calendar – a cultural initiative designed to celebrate and share the richness of Arab cuisine with audiences worldwide.
The Gastronomy Calendar will spotlight each Arab country’s national dish, featured on a date tied to its Independence Day, creating a year-long celebration of Arab food, culture, and heritage. From cherished family recipes to iconic street food, the calendar will offer an immersive journey through the diverse culinary traditions that define Arab identity.
The campaign will officially debut on Saudi National Day, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s national dish as the first feature. Each month, food enthusiasts across the region and beyond will be introduces to the stories, origins, and cultural significance behind beloved dishes from across the Arab world.
Shaymaa Sharawi, Editor in Chief of 7awi Media Group, said: “Arab cuisine is not just recipes we share, but a deeply rooted identity and a living memory passed down through generations. Through the Arab Kitchen Calendar, 7awi Media Group reaffirms its commitment to highlighting the identity of every Arab country through its national dishes and inherited stories.”
This initiative underscores 7awi Media Group’s ongoing role as a storyteller of Arab culture, not just through lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment, but also though gastronomy as a universal language.
The campaign will be amplified across 7awi’s expansive digital ecosystem, including Layalina, Yummy and Inc. Arabia, engaging millions of readers and followers through authentic stories, videos, recipes and an interactive digital experience featuring a clickable Arab world map. The project will also be supported by social media amplification, influencer partnerships, and newsletters, ensuring wide regional and global reach.
With the Arab Gastronomy Calendar, 7awi Media Group reaffirms its mission to champion Arab heritage, foster cross-cultural appreciation, and elevate the region’s voice on the global stage.











