RIYADH, Feb 20 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia, a country known for its draconian policies on arts and entertainment, is all set to host its first-ever fashion week next month.
The Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council, which Saudi Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al-Saud heads as the honorary president, made the announcement in London on Monday.
"This event is just the beginning," Princess Noura has told the Arab News, adding that designers from all over the world are welcomes to take part at the event.
"Saudi Arabia's artistic community has been growing in size and in confidence for a number of years," she said citing a letter of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia.
The Arab Fashion Week will be held in Riyadh from Mar 26-31, with a second edition already scheduled for October, reports the Arab News.
The event will take place at Riyadh's eco-friendly Apex Centre, a white honeycomb-like venue designed by the late celebrated Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid.
Saudi Fashion designer Arwa Al-Banawi, a regular exhibitor at Paris Fashion Week, is eager to showcase her designs to an international audience in her own country.
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