Mashable: Arab talents – designers and stars alike turned heads on the Cannes 2024 opening night red carpet.

The opening night of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 hosted several A-listers from all over the world on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

The 77th Cannes Film Festival lighted up the French Riviera with cinematic excellence and splendor, bursting with the Arab representation.

Arab designers including Elie Saab, Said Kobeisy, Zuhair Murad, Atelier Zuhra, and more made their mark at the prestigious event.

Running from May 14 to May 25, many attendees opted to be dressed by the regional designers for the opening festivities. Let’s take a look:

Elie Saab

Lebanese designer Elie Saab dressed the iconic actress, Jane Fonda who attended the premiere of Le Deuxième Acte. Saab also dressed Chinese actress and singer Guan Xiaotong on the night.

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Saiid Kobeisy

German-American model and television host Heidi Klum stunned in Lebanese designer, Saiid Kobeisy.

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Zuhair Murad

Zuhair Murad dressed the Australian model Shanina Shaik in a stunning off-shoulder.

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Arab stars were no less stunning on the Cannes 2024 opening night:

Farhana Bodi

Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi also attended the opening night in a custom creation by UAE label Atelier Zuhra.

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Nadine Labaki

Lebanese-Canadian actor Nadine Labaki, a jury member looked stunning in a power suit by Celine and Cartier jewels.

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Yara Alnamlah

The Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and internet sensation Yara Alnamlah stunned on the opening night red carpet in an all-black ensemble and jewels by Chaumet.

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Meanwhile, Meryl Streep, 74, collected her honorary Palme d’Or award and received a two-minute standing ovation.