Client: Alfanar

Overview:
Alfanar were joined by 300 guests to celebrate 20 years of their work in the Arab region. Alfanar moments included opening remarks from Chair Lubna S. Olyan, fireside between Hala Gorani and Dr Mohamed A. El-Erian, powerful messages from both comedian Mo Amer and star of The Crown, Khalid Abdallah, alongside the inspiring stories of Alfanar’s social entrepreneurs, Beacons of Change.

Raffles OWO London provided the perfect setting for this special celebration - with arrival drinks in The Lawrence before moving into the spectacular Whitehall Ballroom.

Special touches: All guests received a beautiful bracelet upon arrival, produced by a social enterprise Umi

What they ate and drank: Following delicate canapes, three course carefully curated meal featured a celeriac starter, chicken and truffle main and chocolate orange dessert. Both starter and dessert were vegan, a trend we’re seeing across our portfolio. Our non-alcoholic was called the Alfanar Spirit - providing another touch of blue!

Photography (c) Alfanar / Gabriel Bush