Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | Model, Social Media Influencer |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Bald |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 23 September 1989 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 35 Years |
Birthplace | Baghdad, Iraq |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Nationality | Iraqi, Canadian |
Signature | ![]() |
Hometown | Dubai |
School | Abu Obaida Ahjarah Public School, Dubai |
Educational Qualification | A degree in Hotel Management |
Religion | Islam |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Tattoo(s) | • On his back- A lion's face![]() • On right tricep • On left tricep • On right bicep- know your strength ![]() • On chest ![]() |
Social Media | • Instagram |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Yasmin Oweidah (m.2015-div.2018) (fashion designer)![]() |
Children | Son- Diyab![]() |
Parents | ![]() ![]() |
Siblings | Brother(s)- 3 • Aj ![]() • Hamza |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | ![]() |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Omar Borkan Al Gala
- Omar was born in Iraq but was raised in Dubai.
- Omar came into the limelight in 2013 when the rumours about him began to spread that he was deported from Saudi Arabia for being too handsome, however, the rumours later turned out to be fake. In an interview, he revealed that he was at the Janadriyah Cultural Festival in Riyadh where the incident took place and he was only asked to leave the festival by the religious police and not the country.
- At the Janadriyah Cultural Festival in Riyadh, where the incident took place, Omar said that the girls surrounded him because he had worked in a modelling photoshoot before and that is why the girls recognized him and were trying to get his autograph and photos.
- The reason behind Omar being asked to leave the festival was because of the unexpected presence of women on the stand of men. The religious police present there did not find it appropriate and felt that it challenged the country’s customs regarding having women not interact with men who are not of their family.
- The rumours spread after the incident made Omar an internet sensation with the tag of the most handsome Arab man in the world” or “the most handsome man in the world” by the international media. He was invited for many interviews on TV channel shows and also appeared on various magazine covers.
- Omar shifted to Vancouver, Canada with his family after he became popular.
- Omar likes to smoke hookah.
- Omar likes to travel and explore places around the world.
- Omar likes to do cycling.
- Omar likes to maintain his fitness and hits the gym on a regular basis.
- Omar is an avid dog lover.
- As of May 2025, Omar has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, 54k followers on Facebook, and 67.2k followers on Twitter.