Dubai: Ankita Jain Bhatia has been crowned Mrs UAE World 2026 at a special ceremony held in Dubai on October 10, 2026. She will represent the United Arab Emirates at the upcoming Mrs World competition, an international platform celebrating married women from across the globe.

An entrepreneur, founder, coach and speaker, Ankita has built her professional career in the UAE, working across fashion, entrepreneurship and business. Through her participation in Mrs World, she aims to highlight women's leadership, ambition and ability to create a meaningful impact at every stage of life.

Her selection follows the UAE's strong performance at Mrs World 2025, where the country's representative, Taylor Elizabeth, secured a place in the Top 6, bringing international recognition to the UAE.

Selected by Dr. Aditi Govitrikar

Ankita was selected by Dr. Aditi Govitrikar, Director of Mrs UAE World and the first Indian woman to win the Mrs World title. This marks the second consecutive year that Dr. Govitrikar has selected the UAE's representative for the international competition.

Commenting on Ankita's appointment, Dr. Govitrikar said that Ankita brings a distinctive combination of confidence, experience, entrepreneurial spirit and individuality. She expressed confidence that Ankita would represent the UAE with pride, purpose and authenticity while bringing her own identity to the global platform.

Having made the UAE her professional home, Ankita's journey also reflects the country's multicultural environment and its growing reputation as a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunity.

Distinguished Guests Attend the Ceremony

The official crowning ceremony brought together prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, fashion personalities and wellness experts from the UAE and beyond.

Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Bu Abdullah, Chairman of Bu Abdullah Group of Companies; Haanif Shaikh, Founder and Chairman of Emirates Holding Group; award-winning artist Nada Al Barazi; Lara Farha, television presenter, luxury brand ambassador and founder of Arab Fashion Preneur; Allaoua Gaham, global wellness expert and founder of Allaoua Yoga; and luxury real estate professional Fabrizia Francheschetti.

Other guests included Rona Rahim, Founder and CEO of RONA Real Estate Investments; Kurat Ul Ain Wani, Co-Founder and Chief Leadership Officer of DRE Homes; and fashion designer Ihab Jiryis, founder of Ihab Jiryis Couture.

The event celebrated women's achievements and highlighted their growing roles as leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and changemakers in the UAE and internationally.

From Dubai to the Global Stage

With her appointment as Mrs UAE World 2026, Ankita Jain Bhatia begins her journey towards Mrs World, carrying the UAE's representation onto an international platform.

Building on the country's Top 6 achievement in 2025, Ankita will seek to bring her own story, professional experience and vision to the competition.

Through the platform, she hopes to encourage women to pursue their ambitions, embrace new opportunities and continue reinventing themselves throughout their lives.