Miss Arab USA crowned in Arizona beauty pageant

Farah Abu Adeela nabbed the coveted tiara at the 2023 Miss Arab USA pageant. (Instagram)
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Updated 19 July 2023
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Miss Arab USA crowned in Arizona beauty pageant

DUBAI: US Jordanian contestant Farah Abu Adeela from the state of Illinois was crowned Miss Arab USA at the beauty pageant’s finale in Arizona over the weekend.

The new Miss Arab USA, who is a model, takes over from 2022’s winner, Moroccan American Marwa Lahlou.

The annual pageant, which returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held in Arizona this year. Produced by The Arab American Organization (AAO), the pageant is “founded on the basis of advancing the cause of young ladies of Arab descent,” according to its website.

The swimsuit category does not feature in the pageant, with the stated aim of organizers being to “select an honorable Arab young lady to represent our culture in the US and worldwide for one year.”

This year’s ceremony featured a performance by dance troupe Zeffa of Phoenix.


Members-only sales platform OnTheList expands to Saudi Arabia

Updated 18 January 2026
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Members-only sales platform OnTheList expands to Saudi Arabia

  • Starting Jan. 19, members across Saudi Arabia will have exclusive access to a curated schedule of limited-time sales featuring an exciting array of luxury brands

DUBAI: Building on the strong momentum in the UAE, OnTheList announced the launch of its members-only sales platform in Saudi Arabia.

Starting Jan. 19, members across Saudi Arabia will have exclusive access to a curated schedule of limited-time sales featuring an exciting array of luxury brands, including Gucci Jewellery, Aigner, Lanvin and Serapian Milano, all carefully selected to embody sophistication, quality and exceptional value.

“This expansion reflects our belief in the region’s vibrant luxury market and the appetite for a fresh, sustainable approach to premium shopping. Our members in the Kingdom will soon experience the same fast-moving flash sales that have made OnTheList a favorite across Asia and the UAE,” said Delphine Lefay, co-founder of OnTheList.

Originally founded in Hong Kong in 2016, OnTheList is Asia’s first members-only flash sales concept. Since opening in the UAE in 2024, it has brought over 50 of its frequent flash sales, both online and in in-person events.

With its signature blend of in-demand inventory and streamlined e-commerce access, OnTheList is positioned to elevate the way Saudi consumers engage with luxury and lifestyle offerings.