“It is with great pleasure that we announce Micaela Oliveira, the celebrated Portuguese designer, as one of the featured couturières at the Saudi Arabia Creative Women Forum 2025 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony,” the organisation declared on its social media channels, in a post also shared on the designer’s Instagram account, announcing the tribute at the event held on November 6 at the National Museum in Riyadh. The evening opened with an address by Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, patron of the Forum and founder of Saudi Fashion Week, followed by a runway show by the Portuguese designer, celebrating the rich traditions of this enchanted kingdom.

The publication further notes that the Trofa-born couturière “grew up surrounded by fabrics, prints, and creativity- a world that has shaped her lifelong devotion to fashion,” and that over the past 20 years she has “built an extraordinary career defined by elegance, daring, and refinement, consolidating her name among the leading designers of wedding dresses and haute couture,” the statement continues.

“Her creations- a harmonious blend of sophistication, sensuality, and femininity- embody her belief that each dress should tell a story, evoke emotion, and reflect the unique essence of the woman who wears it,” reads the message shared simultaneously on the Forum and the eponymous designer’s Instagram accounts.

“Guided by the values of exuberance, creativity, and impeccable craftsmanship, Micaela’s creations blend classic beauty with contemporary art, achieving a timeless charm,” the post adds, highlighting “a vision that transcends borders” that “continues to enchant the global fashion world, transforming dreams into haute couture masterpieces that celebrate individuality and the eternal elegance of femininity.”

For her part, Micaela Oliveira expressed her gratitude for the honour at the Saudi Arabia Creative Women Forum 2025 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, the capital and principal financial centre of Saudi Arabia: “It was a privilege, as a designer, to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where I was honoured before members of international royalty and government representatives at a truly magnificent awards ceremony,” she said in a statement quoted by Lux.

“This prestigious award was presented to me by Her Royal Highness Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a pioneering woman and a leading figure in the Kingdom’s artistic community. I had the great honour of presenting a fashion show celebrating the rich traditions of this remarkable country during the Creative Women Forum 2025 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.”

“We are delighted to announce the return of the Creative Women Forum in Riyadh, which will take place from November 4–6, 2025, under the esteemed patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef Al Saud,” announced Creative Women Platform on Instagram. “This year’s forum will be held at the iconic Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University- the largest women’s university in the world.”

“A powerful stage for a global gathering of visionary women,” it continues. “Join us for three transformative days filled with innovative leadership, inspiration, and ground-breaking ideas, as we explore creativity, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the future of women in leadership.”

This time, the experience culminated in a fabulous gala dinner and awards ceremony, “celebrating the brilliance of the women who shape our world,” concludes Creative Women Platform, on its social media.