(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 19 - Two burquini clad London women were allegedly verbally abused when they tried to take a dip in a Sicilian hotel swimming pool in their Islamic bathing costumes at the ...

At the global level, Emilia will wear a modest burqini during the swimsuit segment, aligning with the UAE’s cultural values.

Consider the burqini, a perfect example of intersecting cultures and diversity of thought. A bikini and a burqa, worn by some Muslim women covering most parts of the body, couldn’t be more opposite.

For the first time, the UAE will compete in Miss Universe, represented by model Emilia Dobreva, a longtime UAE resident.

We’ve seen this in entrepreneurs we describe in our book like burqini creator Aheda Zanetti, lifestyle blogger and YouTube celebrity Michelle Phan and rapper-turned-change-agent Pharrell. Here are ...

Dobreva, model and mother of three, was crowned Miss Universe UAE and will compete at global event this November ...

For the first time ever, UAE will have a representative on the Miss Universe stage. Model and mother-of-three Emilia Dobreva, ...