Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Bets on Bio-materials in Bid to Lead on Sustainable Fashion
A new textile made from Red Sea algae signals the Saudi Fashion Commission's ambitions to build a full…
How Marriott Is Sharpening Luxury Strategy and Gearing Up for W Hotel Debut in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International's Luxury Group, which encompasses The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St…
Why The Middle East’s Interior Design and Furniture Market Is Expected to Reach $35 Billion by 2031
Dubai Design Week director Natasha Carella explains how the trajectory of the region's design industry is…
The Middle East’s First Five-star Train to Make Maiden Voyage in 2026
Designed by Lebanese architect and designer Aline Asmar d'Amman, Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert train…
How This Hotel in AlUla Inspired Hip Jewelry Brand Eéra’s New Capsule Collection
Founders Romy Blanga and Chiara Capitani revisited some of their Eéra brand's signatures in color shades…
Saudi Fashion Commission Partners With White Milano to Boost Global Growth and Local Talent
The collaboration includes mentorship, training and a showroom to elevate Saudi designers globally.
Riyadh Fashion Week Opens Up to the World
The third edition of the event spanned six days and welcomed international brands, press and buyers.
CEO Talks: Chalhoub Group’s Michael Chalhoub on Cornering Saudi Arabia’s Untapped Potential
The Chalhoub Group executive and new, third-generation leader of the family-run company, told WWD that the…
Riyadh Fashion Week Takes It Up a Notch
Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, unpacked the ambitions underlying the vastly expanded…
Leem Fall 2025: Bridging Heritage and Modernity
The Saudi contemporary brand showed a collection inspired by traditional forms of dress reimagined for the…
Amman Design Week Will Return October 2026, Enriching the Growing Middle East Calendar
With events in key cities like Doha and Riyadh, the Jordanian event returns after a six-year hiatus.
Minotti Opens Riyadh Flagship, Taps Into Saudi Arabia’s Design Boom
The Meda-based luxury furniture firm is the latest high-end design firm to open its doors in Riyadh's…
CEO Talks: Equinox Hotel’s Christopher Norton on Saudi Arabia Expansion, Artificial Intelligence
The hospitality business will open its first resort outside of the U.S., in Saudi Arabia's new Red Sea…
Stella McCartney to Close Riyadh Fashion Week’s Biggest Season Yet
Saudi Arabia's official fashion platform kicks off this week with a record 30-plus shows from Thursday to…
Vivienne Westwood to Make Middle East Runway Debut at Riyadh Fashion Week
The British heritage house will show at the third edition of Saudi Arabia's official fashion platform with a…