Luxurious villas in Dubai, a mansion framed by Vancouver’s glass skyline, and a fleet of gleaming supercars — the world of Omar Borkan Al Gala has long shimmered with extravagance. With every radiant smile and smoldering glance, the model once dubbed “the most handsome Arab in the world” could send agencies into bidding frenzies and fans into daydreams. To many, it seemed he could choose any woman on earth. And yet, the man with millions of admirers chose someone who, at first glance, his followers considered “ordinary.” Naturally, the world wanted to know: Who captured the heart of Omar Borkan?
Before global fame, Omar was already a multifaceted talent — actor, model, photographer. Born in Iraq and raised in Dubai, he grew up between tradition and glamour. He studied hotel management, but the camera adored him too much for him to stay behind a desk. Then came 2013, the moment that catapulted him into legend: Omar was reportedly expelled from the UAE for being “too handsome,” allegedly distracting women at a cultural event. Overnight, he became an international sensation, gracing magazine covers and earning the title that would follow him everywhere.
Amid this whirlwind, there was Yasmin Oweidah. Quiet, elegant, and far from a tabloid figure, she grew up in Pennsylvania dreaming of fashion. Determined and ambitious, she trained in clothing design at the French University of Fashion in Paris — a path built not on fame, but on passion.
In 2015, the couple married, and a year later welcomed their son, Diyab. For a time, their life seemed serene, grounded, and full of promise. But in 2018, the two parted ways, leaving behind more questions than answers. Fans reacted emotionally — many heartbroken, others secretly relieved. Some insisted Yasmin had never been “beautiful enough” for their idol.
But they could not have been more mistaken. Yasmin Oweidah possesses a refined, natural beauty — striking cheekbones, gentle features, an effortless grace. Beyond that, she is a successful designer whose creations are coveted across the Middle East. Her talent, ambition, and quiet strength made her far more than the surface-level judgments cast upon her.
Their love story may have ended, but it remains a reminder that behind glamour and global headlines lie real people, real choices, and a truth fans often forget: beauty is not measured by comparison — and the heart chooses whom it chooses.