Being Muskaan Events hosts Mrs/Miss UAE International 2025, Gulf Achievers Awards
Being Muskaan Events once again captivated audiences with a spectacular celebration of grace, talent, and empowerment, as they hosted the Mrs/Miss UAE International 2025 pageant and the Gulf Achievers Awards 2025 in Dubai recently.
Founded by the dynamic Meena Asrani (Muskaan) and co-founded by Anil Asrani, the event stood out as a beacon of inspiration — not merely a runway show, but a platform that honours women as role models, not just ramp models. It was a powerful tribute to strength, resilience, and the outstanding achievements of women from all walks of life.
The event attracted an overwhelming response with over 1,000 entries, from which eight finalists were chosen to compete for the Miss UAE International title and 11 for the Mrs UAE International crown.
Held in Dubai, the finale was judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts including Sona Malek, co-founder of Spectrum; Abdullah Darbar and Abdul Qureshi of FYOR.AE – a renowned brand for contemporary footwear and fashion accessories; RJ Tayyab Arshamaan; Shaharyar Bashir Alam, CEO and founder of Next Generation Immigration; Mohammed Shaheed, founder of Underground Dance World; professor Adil Matin, president of WeTel TV; and fashion personality Mannoj Shetty.
The runway came alive with spectacular fashion showcases by some of the UAE's top designers including FYOR, Iris Rose Fashion, Suchita Pandey, Golden Apple, Sabi's, and Rita Fashion.
In the Mrs category, Mariya Saifee was crowned Mrs UAE International 2025, with Dr Sazina Khan and Hema Sikarwar being named first and second runners-up respectively. In the Miss category, Unnati Agarwal emerged as Miss UAE International 2025, while Ana Malik and Namya Shah secured the positions of first and second runners-up.
The celebrations continued with the felicitation of Gulf Achievers Award winners, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions across diverse sectors in the region.
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