The glamorous evening in London brought together global icons of art, culture, and philanthropy
Princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, sister of Qatar’s Amir, recently shared a picture with Nita Ambani and Isha Ambani from the British Museum’s inaugural Pink Ball in London. The trio’s elegant photograph quickly made waves across social media, symbolizing a meeting of influence, art, and philanthropy, reported hindustantimes.com.
The high-profile event celebrated creativity, culture, and collaboration between East and West.
In her post, Princess Al Mayassa expressed her delight at participating in the event, saying, “I was delighted to participate in the British Museum’s event, which brought together an elite of art and culture enthusiasts in a festive atmosphere celebrating creativity and heritage, and to support the new pavilion designed by architect Lina Ghatma.”
She shared a series of photos on Instagram, with the first image featuring her smiling alongside Nita and Isha Ambani—two of India’s most influential figures in business and culture.
About the Pink Ball: London’s answer to the Met Gala
The Pink Ball, held for the first time this year, was a fundraising gala aimed at supporting the British Museum’s new cultural initiatives. Dubbed as London’s answer to the iconic Met Gala, the event celebrated global creativity and heritage.
Isha Ambani co-chaired the event alongside Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the British Museum. The gala’s theme drew inspiration from “India’s light” and coincided with the museum’s major exhibition Ancient India: Living Traditions.
A glittering guest list of global icons
The Pink Ball drew more than 800 elite guests, each reportedly paying £2,000 to attend. Among the attendees were global celebrities and dignitaries, including Naomi Campbell, Lady Kitty Spencer (niece of Princess Diana), rock legend Mick Jagger, and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Who is Princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani?
Princess Al Mayassa, daughter of Qatar’s former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and sister to the current Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is a leading figure in the global art scene. As Chairperson of Qatar Museums, she has played a transformative role in promoting education, culture, and the arts across the Middle East and beyond.
Her collaboration with the Ambani family—known for their deep involvement in arts and culture through the Reliance Foundation and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre—highlights a growing cultural partnership between the Gulf and India.
