DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday was one of the main sponsors at the star-studded LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF Winter Gala, held on the Caribbean island of Saint Barthelemy.
British singer and songwriter Rita Ora posed on the beige-colored carpet with her husband, New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi.
Ora wore a black gown that featured a cropped top, mirrored embellishments and a feathered train. The dress was from London-based designer David Koma’s spring/summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection.
She was not the only A-list celebrity in attendance. British actress Naomi Watts, US musician Maxwell, Czech model and actress Karolina Kurkova and US model Camille Kostek also attended the charity party, along with the CEO of RSIFF, Saudi producer Mohammed Al-Turki.
RSIFF is is the founding partner of the glamorous charity night, which aims to raise funds in support of UNICEF’s projects all over the world.
The event, in its second edition, featured a gala dinner with a live auction of exclusive items, artworks and experiences.
Ora wore a black gown that featured a cropped top, mirrored embellishments and a feathered train. (Getty Images|)
The dinner saw performances by US singer Lenny Kravitz and Canadian rapper Drake.
The singers performed some of their most famous hits including “American Woman,” by Kravitz, and “Nonstop” by Drake.
Last year’s ball helped raise more than $4 million to support UNICEF’s work in providing care and protection to vulnerable children across the globe.
