Riyadh: Hamat, together with RLC Global Forum, co-hosted the RLC Honors Gala Dinner on Feb 3, bringing together senior leaders from the global retail, luxury, and consumer ecosystem for an evening recognizing excellence, leadership, and long-term impact.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this year's ceremony recognized two industry leaders whose influence has had a lasting impact on both global and regional retail. Held on the sidelines of the 2026 RLC Global Forum, the RLC Honors recognize individuals whose careers have shaped businesses, industries, and markets over time, while underscoring the role of consistent, responsible leadership through periods of change.

The 2026 RLC Honors were presented in an intimate setting in Riyadh in partnership with Hamat, a long-standing supporter of the RLC Global Forum and its international community. Speaking at the ceremony, RLC Global Forum Chairman, Panos Linardos said the awards highlight consistency of leadership and depth of contribution across an entire career, while Hamat's leadership underscored the importance of linking global insight with regional execution.

Marco Bizzarri, Gucci's former chief executive officer, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Luxury Retail, in recognition of his role in transforming the brand into a global cultural and commercial force. Meanwhile, Ingie Chalhoub, Etoile Group Founder and President, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Pioneering Women's Leadership in Retail for her contribution to the Middle East's luxury retail development and women's leadership.

Together, Hamat and RLC Global Forum, in partnership, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cross-border collaboration and supporting a more resilient, forward-looking global retail industry.