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Arab News
15-05-2025
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Princess Reema chooses Honayda design for Trump's departure from Riyadh
DUBAI: As US President Donald Trump concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia and departed for Qatar, Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, again wore a creation by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ For the occasion, Princess Reema chose a light pink ensemble consisting of a long, flowing dress paired with a structured overcoat. The overcoat featured a soft floral pattern, with delicate embroidery scattered across its surface. The look was completed with a matching light pink headscarf. The outfit followed her look from the day before, when she wore a bespoke royal blue abaya by Serafi during Trump's official welcome in Riyadh. #فيديو | فخامة رئيس الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية يغادر المملكة، وسمو #ولي_العهد في مقدمة مودعيه.#الرئيس_الأمريكي_في_المملكة | #TrumpInKSA#٩٢_عامًا_من_الشراكة_والازدهار #واس — واس الأخبار الملكية (@spagov) May 14, 2025 The floor-length abaya featured detailed gold embroidery. The symmetrical patterns extended across the bodice and sleeves, while smaller gold motifs were scattered throughout the lower part of the garment. The look was completed with a matching blue headscarf. Honayda Serafi, founder of Honayda, posted a statement about Princess Reema's appearance on Instagram, saying: 'I am so pleased and deeply proud to see HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar, our remarkable Saudi Ambassador to the United States, standing as a symbol of strength, progress and leadership, as one of the first women to break barriers and champion women's empowerment. 'It is a special moment to see her shine as she welcomes President Trump on his historic visit to Riyadh, wearing a bespoke piece by Honayda for this significant occasion. I look forward to sharing more about the inspiration behind this design,' she added. Serafi is known for dressing prominent figures in the Middle East and the rest of the world. Celebrities who have worn her designs include Priyanka Chopra, Lupita Nyong'o and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan. She is a favorite of Saudi-born Princess Rajwa and dressed the royal for her henna night festivities in 2023 and for Jordanian King Abdullah II's silver jubilee celebrations in Amman in 2024. After leaving Riyadh, Trump is visiting Doha, Qatar, for meetings with Qatari leadership. After this stop, he is scheduled to travel to the UAE, where discussions will continue on economic cooperation, defense partnerships and regional security.
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Princess Reema bint Bandar wears Honayda design to welcome President Trump to Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, wore a bespoke creation by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh. The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. The symmetrical patterns extended across the bodice and sleeves, while smaller gold motifs were scattered throughout the lower part of the garment. The dignitary's look was completed with a matching blue headscarf. A post shared by HONAYDA (@honaydaofficial) Honayda Serafi, founder of Honayda, shared a statement on Princess Reema's appearance on Instagram, saying: 'I am so pleased and deeply proud to see HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar, our remarkable Saudi Ambassador to the United States, standing as a symbol of strength, progress and leadership, as one of the first women to break barriers and champion women's empowerment. 'It is a special moment to see her shine as she welcomes President Trump on his historic visit to Riyadh, wearing a bespoke piece by Honayda for this significant occasion. I look forward to sharing more about the inspiration behind this design,' she added. A post shared by Reema B Al-Saud (@rbsalsaud) Serafi is known for dressing prominent figures across the Middle East and the rest of the world. Celebrities who have worn her designs include Priyanka Chopra, Lupita Nyong'o and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan. She is a favorite of Saudi-born Princess Rajwa and dressed the royal for her henna night festivities in in 2023 and for Jordanian King Abdullah II's silver jubilee celebrations in Amman in 2024. The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. (Instagram) Meanwhile, Princess Reema's participation in Trump's visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US. Writing in The Washington Times this week, she described the visit as 'a moment pivotal for global peace, security and prosperity. 'Today, as the world navigates new challenges and conflicts, that partnership is more critical than ever,' she said. Princess Reema, who presented her credentials to Trump in 2019 when assuming her role as ambassador, said the two nations' alliance was 'not just history; it is a reimagined future.'
