ALI EL BOURJI NAMED “AMBASSADOR OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® GOLD MEDALIST 2026”, AFFIRMING HIS POSITION AS A LEADING FIGURE IN MIDDLE EASTERN GASTRONOMY
"THE GREAT MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD GASTRONOMY" IS COMING IN 2026
An unprecedented gathering of the finest minds in the culinary world and the world-renowned Ali El Bourji will be there!
Chef Ali El Bourji is the Director of Culinary Arabic at famous and iconic “Atlantis Dubai” and one of the most influential and important chefs in the Middle East.
He is a corporate culinary consultant and multi-unit gastronomy specialist profoundly inspired by the heritage of Middle Eastern cuisine, devoted to crafting refined Arabic dishes that honor time-honored traditions and the depth of regional flavors. Based in the UAE, he is driven by a passion to present the true soul of Arabic gastronomy to a discerning international audience. Beyond his home base, he is regularly invited to curate exclusive culinary experiences at the prestigious Kerzner hotels worldwide, where he serves as a guest chef for high-profile events and an elite VIP clientele. Through these global engagements, he seeks to elevate Arabic cuisine to its rightful place on the world’s culinary stage, creating cultural dialogue and preserving the elegance and legacy of Arabic culinary heritage.
Chef Ali El Bourji:
“I am committed to elevating modern Arabic cuisine on a global stage. I am devoted to sharing the authentic flavors of Arabic cuisine with the world, safeguarding the richness of our culinary heritage, and inspiring a profound appreciation for the elegance, diversity, and cultural depth that define Arabic gastronomy.”
The global organization & guide AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® certified & awarded Chef Ali El Bourji with the honorary title of AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® Gold Medal 2026, recognizing his leadership in redefining Arabic gastronomy and sharing its cultural richness on the international stage.
Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® Organization & Guide, in collaboration with the esteemed AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT, is proud to present the 6th Global Congress of International Gastronomy & Tourism. This prestigious event will take place at the Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall, on April 21, 2026.
This landmark Congress will serve as a celebration of global gastronomy—bringing together world-class chefs, innovators, and thought leaders. It will also mark a significant milestone for the Ambassadors of Taste organization, whose mission is to forge meaningful connections between the realms of gastronomy, tourism, and sustainable business partnerships.
The Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® stands as a trailblazing, international platform for Public-Private Cooperation, offering an impartial and collaborative space for the world's top culinary and tourism professionals. “Our goal is to establish trust, create transformative initiatives, and foster long-lasting partnerships that will shape the future of the global gastronomic landscape.”
Join us as we create history, advance the global food movement, and make lasting impact on the culinary world.
Learn More about the (Global Taste Conference): https://www.ambassadorsoftaste.com/6th-international-taste-conference

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