Ras Al Khaimah, 10th February, 2026 — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a special dinner at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village hosted by the embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala to celebrate Central American cuisine.
The event brought together dignitaries including Francisco Chacón Hernández (Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE) and Gerardo Perez Figueroa (Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE), along with senior officials, in an evening dedicated to culinary exchange and international friendship.
During the gathering, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr and guests discussed the vital role of culinary arts as a universal human language. It was highlighted how food acts as a means of sharing stories, traditions, and values, and in building bridges between cultures that bring people closer together. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr affirmed “the depth of relations between the UAE and Central American countries, and the keenness to strengthen frameworks of joint cooperation in a manner that serves mutual interests and supports sustainable development efforts.”
The Ambassadors of Costa Rica and El Salvador expressed their gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi for the warm hospitality, expressing pride in the steadily growing relations between their nations and the UAE. They also praised the UAE’s distinguished standing on the international stage.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
