Alaa hamdy

April 6 event celebrates global unity, empowerment, and cultural exchange ahead of September grand finale

Dubai, UAE – April 6, 2025 – The prestigious Miss Polo International 2025 Press Conference and Gala Night was held on April 6 at the Khalidiya Palace Hotel in Dubai, setting a powerful tone of elegance, empowerment, and cross-cultural unity for the months ahead. The highlight of the evening was the official coronation of Patricia Escalante Diaz of Colombia as Miss Polo International 2025, welcomed with resounding applause and admiration.

Organized under the visionary leadership of Zainab Al Taher, Miss Polo UAE Franchise Owner and Head Host Organizer, in collaboration with Rose ‘N Butterfly Events Co., the gala was a seamless blend of sophistication and strategic purpose. The evening was masterfully hosted by Aldrico Padilla, whose poise and charisma guided the celebration with style.

This crowning moment serves as a symbolic prelude to the highly anticipated Miss Polo International 2025 Grand Finale, scheduled for September, which is expected to host delegates from over 70 countries. This upcoming edition promises a vibrant showcase of global diversity, elegance, and purposeful leadership among women.

The event welcomed an esteemed roster of attendees, including CEOs and Directors from the Office of His Highness Sheikh Al Maktoum Office, local and international dignitaries, media executives, fashion leaders from Middle East Fashion Week and Beirut Fashion Week, influencers, and prominent opinion shapers—all rallying behind the pageant’s mission: beauty and sports with a purpose.

Founded in 2018 in London by Ibife Alufohai, Miss Polo International is a global pageant platform distinct for its commitment to education, social impact, and empowerment, steering away from conventional norms such as the swimsuit segment. Instead, the competition emphasizes intellect, cultural representation, and philanthropy, qualities that empower contestants to be global change-makers.

The Dubai gala illuminated these core values through powerful speeches, cultural elegance, and inspirational interactions, reinforcing the platform’s mission to redefine pageantry on a global scale.

As momentum builds toward the September finale, Miss Polo International continues its ascent as a transformative movement, celebrating women not just for their beauty, but for their purpose, voice, and vision.