At the culmination of the Creative Women Forum in Riyadh , Portuguese designer Micaela Oliveira was presented with the Excellence Award for Fashion , a recognition celebrating outstanding creative leadership, craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability within the global fashion industry. The award was graciously presented by Princess Noura Al Saud , marking a powerful moment during the forum’s closing ceremony — one that symbolised the convergence of heritage, innovatio

By Rebeca Riofrio A few months ago, I was once again in Saudi Arabia —a country I have come to know well through people rather than protocol. The kindness, generosity, and friendships formed over time offer a perspective that no report or headline ever could. That familiarity matters, because it sharpens how moments like this are understood. From 9 to 11 February, Prince William will undertake his first official visit to the Kingdom, at the request of the UK Government. In

On Tuesday, 20 January , a parliamentary visit at the Palace of Westminster brought together policymakers, advocates, and civil society leaders for a moment of rare moral clarity. Hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG FoRB), in collaboration with the Dewa Trust Foundation , the gathering focused on the ongoing crisis facing Afghan girls’ access to education—now in its fourth year. In the heart of British democracy, the conversati

by Rebeca Riofrio I arrived expecting cinema. I left carrying responsibility. What began as a simple invitation from my friend Alexei Bez —and the prospect of seeing one of my favourite actresses, Gwendoline Christie , who was presenting one of the Q&A sessions—quickly dissolved into something far more unsettling. These were not films designed to entertain or impress. They were warnings. Testimonies. They were warnings, testimonies, and acts of cinema that deepen our unders

London has a way of staging its own drama. Yesterday, the city’s bitter wind had been chewing at our coats, the rain tapping its usual rhythm against Mayfair’s stone. And then, as if on cue, it stopped — just as we stepped into Curzon Mayfair Cinema for a special screening of F1 , followed by an in-conversation with some of the most formidable names in modern filmmaking: producer Jerry Bruckheimer , producer Jeremy Kleiner , actress Kerry Condon , supervising sound editor G

Rebeca Riofrio attends The Fashion Awards 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall alongside Sprayground and leading industry figures. Festive scenes at The Peninsula London, celebrity arrivals, blue carpet moments, and a sold-out audience of 5,300 guests. British Fashion Council announces £1 million raised for the BFC Foundation. VIP box includes Sadie Stone of HR Owen Official, hip-hop duo Krept (Casyo Johnson) and Karl Wilson, Getty photographer Hoda Davaine, Lara Accison of LAL Lond

Rebeca Riofrio attends The Fashion Awards 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall alongside Sprayground and leading industry figures. Festive scenes at The Peninsula London, celebrity arrivals, blue carpet moments, and a sold-out audience of 5,300 guests. British Fashion Council announces £1 million raised for the BFC Foundation. VIP box includes Sadie Stone of HR Owen Official, hip-hop duo Krept (Casyo Johnson) and Karl Wilson, Getty photographer Hoda Davaine, Lara Accison of LAL Lond

By Rebeca Riofrio There are conversations that arrive with the weight of a quiet revelation. Mine came this week, when my business partner — and Editor-in-Chief of Elaph — Othman Al Omeir rang to tell me about a force in Saudi Arabia I needed to see for myself. Not a project. Not a campaign. A movement. And at its heart: Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud and with her, members of the 10KSA leadership team who have dedicated themselves to ensuring that cancer awareness in

The United Kingdom stands in a period of hard edges — inflation that refuses to soften, GDP growth scarcely above stillness, and a consumer landscape reshaped by caution. Yet within this climate, three sectors continue to act as quiet engines of national stability: tourism, retail, and destination-led commercial property. Individually, they carry vast economic weight. Together, they create a structural ecosystem that keeps cities alive, supports regional renewal, and sustains

In Sofia, an atmosphere of celebration and cultural pride filled the hall as Her Royal Highness Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, daughter of Tsar Simeon II, presided as the honorary patron of this year’s Businesswoman of the Year competition. The event, which has long stood as a platform recognising the achievements of Bulgarian women across industry and enterprise, is owned and curated by the renowned PR expert and philanthropist Evgeni Minchev , whose social and business influ

In a night that celebrated innovation, leadership, and collaboration, SIGULP was among a distinguished group of companies recognised with the Excellence Award at the Creative Women Forum Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony , held at the Riyadh National Museum . The award was graciously presented by HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , who commended the recipients for their outstanding contributions to advancing creativity and empowerment across industri

The afternoon light streamed through the high windows of the Blue Hall Auditorium at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University — the world’s largest women’s university and a proud symbol of female empowerment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hall, filled with quiet anticipation, came alive as Kiera Chaplin , entrepreneur, philanthropist, and granddaughter of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, took the stage for an afternoon conversation moderated by Rebeca Riofrio , Execut

The sun rose over Riyadh with quiet certainty, casting its light across the grand architecture of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University — the world’s largest women’s university and the proud host of the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 . Inside, the energy was palpable: rows of women, innovators, and visionaries gathered beneath the banner “Empower • Engage • Sustain – Women Leading Initiatives.” Alongside speeches from the Forum’s patron, Her Royal Highness Prin

The morning light falls softly over Riyadh as women from across the world gather under one roof. Voices rise. Ideas meet. Purpose finds its direction. Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 opens today at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, running from 4–6 November 2025, and culminating in a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at The National Museum of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In a moment that redefines the landscape of sustainable innovation, Lucid Motors joins the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 as a Gold Partner, marking another milestone in its visionary journey to shape the future of mobility. Held under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Forum will take place at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Center, bri

Powering the Future: Saudi Electricity Company – Illuminating a Sustainable Tomorrow Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The story of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is, in many ways, the story of a nation in motion. Established by royal decree in May 2000 through the unification of the Kingdom’s regional electricity providers, SEC became a cornerstone of modern Saudi Arabia — an institution built not only to power cities, but to energise the Kingdom’s transformation. Headquartered in

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Founded upon the visionary initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (may he rest in peace), the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) stands as one of the Arab world’s most influential forces for human progress. Established in 1980 with the endorsement of the kings, princes, and presidents of the Gulf states, AGFUND was created not as an institution of charity, but as a movement for transformation — a catalyst for su

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The story of Riyadh Municipality is, in many ways, the story of the city itself — a journey from modest beginnings to a metropolis of global ambition. What began in 1936 , as a small municipal entity led by Mr. Hassan Bukhari, the city’s first “Municipality Director,” has evolved into a cornerstone of modern Saudi urban development. When King Saud, in 1955 , issued a Royal Decree renaming it the Riyadh City Municipality, it marked the beginning of a new

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Under the leadership of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud , the Ministry of Culture stands at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s cultural renaissance. Its mission, rooted in both heritage and innovation, reflects the belief that culture is not a luxury of progress — it is its foundation. This year, under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , the Ministry joins the Creative Women Forum Saud

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 , hosted at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Center , proudly announces the Saudi Arabian Botanical Society (SBS) as its Knowledge Partner . This partnership represents a profound meeting of science, culture, and sustainability — a collaboration dedicated to the exp