For untold centuries, the Bedouin of the Arabian Peninsula, in their desert tents, have served their honored guests lavish meals featuring roasted lamb with rice. Arab hospitality has not changed over the ages but the cuisine has undergone a remarkable evolution in the last 100 years making it one of the world's most diverse cuisine. Thanks to the thriving petroleum industry, people from around the world have been drawn into the Gulf Region bringing their cuisine and cooking methods with them. The blending of these culinary worlds has produced something remarkable for the kitchens of Arabs and non-Arabs alike.