Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025

Empower, Engage, Sustain – Women Leading Initiatives

The energy in Riyadh this November carried a quiet confidence. Within the halls of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, women from around the world came together to share ideas, stories, and ambitions. Voices met with purpose. Conversations turned into collaboration.

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 returned for its second edition under the theme “Empower • Engage • Sustain – Women Leading Initiatives.” The event has grown into a living movement that reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing transformation and its investment in creativity, leadership, and dialogue.

A forum of purpose

Over three days, more than five hundred delegates gathered to exchange ideas and build connections. Leaders, innovators, and artists explored the links between creativity, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and technology, all framed by a shared belief that progress begins when imagination meets action.

The forum became a place where leadership felt personal and creativity felt like responsibility. Each discussion offered a new perspective on how women across Saudi Arabia and the world are shaping a more connected and resilient future.

The gala at the National Museum

As the sun set over Riyadh, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia filled with light and celebration. The gala dinner and awards evening honored women whose influence continues to define the creative, scientific, and cultural landscapes. Guests were welcomed into a setting that felt both elegant and heartfelt, with performances by international artists adding moments of grace and reflection.

In her remarks, Her Royal Highness Princess Noura described the evening as “a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and purpose.” She spoke of the courage and imagination that drive progress and of the importance of bringing ideas to life with integrity and vision.

Art as legacy

The Forum concluded with the Creative Women Art Exhibition, curated by Rafael Porzycki and presented with the support of DHL Saudi Arabia. The exhibition was inspired by the Ministry of Culture’s Year of Handicrafts initiative and featured works by Aida Murad, Saule Suleimenova, Sofia Cacciapaglia, Elisa Insua, Fatimah Al Nimr, and Olivia d’Aboville.

Displayed across both Princess Nourah University and the National Museum, the exhibition blended contemporary art with heritage and craft. Proceeds supported the Herfa Cooperative Society, extending the forum’s message of empowerment beyond the walls of the event.

A growing global movement

Founded in London in 2016, the Creative Women Platform has become one of the world’s most active networks for women in leadership, innovation, and the arts. The Saudi edition added new dimension to that vision, creating bridges between cultures and industries while amplifying the role of women in shaping the future.

As the forum came to a close, its message lingered: progress thrives in collaboration. When women come together to share knowledge, creativity becomes legacy.