Cardi B Wears Cultural Ambassador Style in Vogue Arabia September

Writing Vogue Arabia’s September 2026 editor’s letter for the Cardi B cover story, shot by Szilveszter Makó, Manuel Arnault had expressed confidence for months that Cardi B would close out the upcoming MDLBeast Sandstorm festival in Riyah without a hitch. She did.

Turning to Instagram to say ‘hello’ to fans in Saudi Arabia, as she touched down on Saudi soil..

Posting on Instagram a video of her arrival, wearing a black abaya-style gown, Cardi B established contact :

"Hello Saudi Arabia... Halal B has arrived."