Overview
- Ziyad Albuainain (eveningwear), Youssef Drissi (ready-to-wear), Leila Roukni (accessories), Farah Radwan (jewellery), Alaa Alaradi (Franca Sozzani Debut Talent), Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja (fashion tech) and India’s Kartik Kumra (guest country) took top honors.
- Winners receive financial grants reported at $100,000–$200,000 for main categories and $50,000 for debut talent, one-season placements at Harrods and Ounass, and a year-long mentorship with The Bicester Collection; the ready-to-wear winner also secures a Huntsman internship in London.
- Miuccia Prada accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Zuhair Murad was recognized with the Trailblazer Award.
- The ceremony was staged at the National Museum of Qatar and hosted by Queen Latifah and Aiman Kaissouni, drawing a high-profile crowd including Gisele Bündchen, Lindsay Lohan and Emma Roberts.
- Organizers highlighted expanding industry ties, with Kering now supporting the Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award, selections made by an international jury, and more than 1,200 applicants competing across seven categories.