Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair attends LVMH Prize’s cocktail party in Paris

Al-Zuhair opted for a black set with cut-out detailing at the waist. (Getty Images)
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Updated 03 March 2023
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Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair attends LVMH Prize’s cocktail party in Paris

DUBAI: Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair recently attended LVMH Prize’s cocktail party, held during Paris Fashion Week.

The star-studded gathering supported the 2023 LVMH Prize — an annual award that rewards young fashion designers, selected for their talent, with a large financial endowment and mentorship by the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy organization.

For the event, Al-Zuhair opted for a black set with cut-out detailing at the waist. The rising star accessorized her look with black fingerless gloves, matching heels, and a red purse for a pop of color.




The rising star accessorized her look with black fingerless gloves, matching heels, and a red purse for a pop of color. (Getty Images)

The event was also attended by hijab-wearing model Ikram Abdi, who also chose to wear black. She donned a velvet floor-length dress.

US Italian actress Julia Fox, “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner, and British TV presenter Alexa Chung were also in attendance.

Fox wore a stone-washed denim dress with thigh-high slits on the sides, and brown combat boots, while Turner donned a black blazer with matching leather trousers.

Arab models have had a busy month grazing runways for fashion weeks in London, Milan, New York, and now in Paris.




Loli Bahia walked for the Givenchy show wearing a pearl-white floor-length dress. (Getty Images)

French Algerian model Loli Bahia has been hopping from one show to another. She walked for the Givenchy show on Thursday wearing a pearl-white floor-length dress, with long sleeves, covered in beads to the waist.

She also modeled for French fashion designer Isabel Marant. For that show, she wore a daring cut-out mini dress, which she paired with embellished black tights.

For the Marant runway, Bahia was joined by Dutch Moroccan Egyptian model Imaan Hammam who turned heads in a black zip-up dress. She walked down the runway with her signature voluminous curly hair, black boots, and a purse.

Earlier in the week, Al-Zuhair hit the runway at Milan Fashion Week, showing off an all-black look for luxury Italian label Dolce and Gabbana.

She was dressed in an expertly cut blazer dress, complete with a black rosette on the lapel. The chic, masculine-inspired look boasted a black tie, black tights and pointed pumps with a thin strap at the ankle.


Riyadh celebrates Sudanese heritage in cultural week finale

Updated 15 December 2025
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Riyadh celebrates Sudanese heritage in cultural week finale

  • Visitors experience sounds of dalooka, rababa in lively spectacle
  • Global Harmony 2 initiative has offered an integrated cultural experience highlighting 14 cultures

RIYADH: The Sudanese Culture Week continues in Riyadh until Dec. 20, attracting visitors from a variety of nationalities to diverse cultural performances, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Ministry of Media has organized the events as part of the Global Harmony 2 initiative, in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority and the Quality of Life Program.

Held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of Riyadh Season’s zones, the week began with a celebratory parade featuring traditional Sudanese music which included the sounds of the dalooka and the rababa. A traditional Sudanese bridal procession was the subject of a tableau that also engaged visitors.

Sudanese Culture Week also includes musical concerts, entertainment sections, and cultural pavilions, with participation from Sudanese singers and influencers presenting activities that reflect the cultural diversity of the country’s regions and communities.

The event’s stage hosted the opening concerts, which were attended by thousands who enjoyed rababa performances and popular Sudanese songs.

Citizens and residents explored Sudanese culture through its folk arts, traditional music, and customs.

The celebration marks the final week of the Global Harmony 2 initiative’s cultural events. These have built on the program’s success in promoting cultural exchange and showcasing the cultures of communities residing in the Kingdom, reflecting the values of coexistence and cultural openness.

Over more than 40 days the Global Harmony 2 initiative has offered an integrated cultural experience highlighting 14 cultures.

Indian Culture Week was the first in a series featuring countries from Asia, Africa, and the Arab world.

Other weeks have placed the spotlight on regions such as the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Bangladesh, Yemen, Uganda, and Ethiopia, providing traditional arts and music, cuisine, and social activities.

The initiative has included more than 100 artists and creators presenting artistic and musical performances, along with areas showcasing traditional cuisine, clothing, handicrafts, and family-friendly interactive activities.

It has received wide acclaim for highlighting the lives of residents in the Kingdom and the services provided to them.