Inside Naima Kitchen: Saudi-Born Nigerian’s Culinary Hub Serves Nigerian Pilgrims in Makkah
By Nura Ahmad A Saudi-born Nigerian entrepreneur, Almu’allim Nuh Idris Saleh Alfallata, has opened his doors to the media, offering a rare glimpse into the operations of Naima Kitchen, a food service facility catering to thousands of Nigerian pilgrims and other international clients during the Hajj season in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Established over a decade ago under Daam Almawasem Company, Naima Kitchen has grown to become a key player in Hajj catering services, this year securing contracts to feed pilgrims from six Nigerian states—Kano, Plateau, Jigawa, Niger, Adamawa, and Taraba—during the 2025 Hajj exercise. Speaking during the media tour, Alfallata, who was born and raised in Makkah to Nigerian parents, said the kitchen’s services extend beyond Nigerian contingents. “We also serve pilgrims from countries such as Ghana, Egypt, Guinea, and India,” he said. On the day of the visit, the kitchen was preparing a menu that included Jollof rice with chicken and fruits, as w...