As we all know, as a conservative Islamic country, Saudi Arabia's constraints on women have always been incomprehensible, even if they are noble as princesses or princesses, they are still bound by their traditional culture, and there are only a handful of women who can be as free and unfettered as girls in our country and most countries, except for the girl named Ameina!
Some people say that her life trajectory is like a flower blooming in the cold winter, gorgeous and dazzling, which will naturally attract everyone's attention, and it is precisely because of her unique beauty that she has the title of the first beauty in the Middle East and has become a noble princess.
However, after becoming a princess, she quickly went from a gorgeous flower to slowly withering to withering, from a girl from an ordinary family, to becoming a much-loved princess, and finally breaking free from the shackles, Ameena used her actions to interpret what it means to be "self-improving". Let's walk into the legendary life of this "first beauty" in the Middle East and feel her strength and courage that transcend the times.
Amena was born in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, in 1983, although her family background is not as good as that of the royal family, but she is also a side branch of the royal family, and it can be said that she has a good background. However, when she was very young, her parents chose to divorce because of irreconcilable conflicts.
In conservative Saudi Arabia, women are usually stared at and blamed when their marriage breaks down. Ameina's mother is no exception, she chose to divorce in order to maintain her dignity, and she is undoubtedly a "rebellious" woman in the eyes of those around her.
Her mother's failed marriage also left a deep shadow on Ameina. She wondered why her father was indifferent, but her mother was looked down upon and looked down upon by everyone? This unfair phenomenon made her reflect: Are women destined to live dependent on men and be canaries kept by men? No, she wants to be the master of her own life, like an eagle flying freely, to create her own life with her own strength and wisdom.
So, Ameena made up her mind to change her fate through her own efforts. She studied very hard, unlike Saudi girls of the same age who married early and had children, but after completing high school, she chose to enter the University of New Haven in the United States for further study. There, she showed an outstanding talent for learning and professionalism, which attracted everyone's attention.
It was this spirit of transcending circumstances and pursuing self-fulfillment that led to interviews with celebrities, which led the 18-year-old to Prince Waleed, a key figure in her life.
As the 21st prince of the Arab kings, Prince Waleed is very far from the throne, but he has the dual status of prince and the richest man in the Middle East.
The 40-year-old billionaire is not only famous in the financial world, but also an investor-savvy business elite, who is said to have invested in countless top companies, including Apple, Coca-Cola, Twitter, etc., and her personal assets were once as high as $19.4 billion, making her the richest person in Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East.
It was such a powerful prince who was deeply attracted by 18-year-old Ameina during the interview. Maybe it's his outstanding appearance, or maybe it's his unusual temperament, in short, Prince Waleed was captured by Ameina's charm in just a few dozen minutes. He stretched what was supposed to be a 10-minute interview to two hours, trying to get to know the remarkable Saudi girl better.
And Ameina also showed extraordinary intelligence and communication skills in the interview, which undoubtedly further attracted the prince. The thoughts of the two people coincided, which gave them an indescribable heartbeat and yearning. Even though there is a difference of 28 years, this pair of "mandarin ducks" still fell in love in a short period of time, and finally went to the palace of marriage.
It is worth mentioning that even under such favorable conditions and temptations, the 18-year-old Amena was not carried away by the prince's favor, but wisely chose to complete her studies first. This mature and steady attitude made Prince Waleed have a deeper respect and love for her. In this way, after graduating from Amena University, she officially became the Saudi princess and started a new chapter in her life.
As a Saudi princess, Ameina is very different from the average conservative Middle Eastern woman. After marriage, she did not choose to wear a black robe like other princesses and live in seclusion in the depths of the palace. On the contrary, she appears in the public eye with her husband most of the time, freely chooses a variety of fashion-forward clothes, and also looks beautiful in the same frame as Queen Elizabeth!
This "unusual" move undoubtedly caused dissatisfaction among conservative members of the Saudi royal family. In their opinion, a princess should follow tradition, be humble and respectful, and not show off her personality and act recklessly. But Ameena chose to be different, not only did she have the courage to break through feudal shackles, but also actively fought for the rights of Saudi women.
For example, she is a strong advocate for Saudi women to have the freedom to drive, and she leads by example. This is undoubtedly a huge impact and challenge in that patriarchal society. In addition, she has set up a foundation in her husband's name to help Saudi women who are struggling with their lives. All of these actions reflect Ameina's unique spirit of rebellion and sense of social responsibility.
It can be said that Amena is not a simple "vase" princess, she has an excellent educational background and social responsibility far beyond that of women of the same age. She was unhappy with the existing gender inequality and hoped that she could use her power to change it. Although this practice caused quite a stir within the conservative Saudi royal family, Ameena still stood by her beliefs and worked hard to seek more rights and dignity for women in the country.
However, Amina's "rebellious" behavior still aroused the dissatisfaction of conservative forces within the royal family. They believe that a princess should be quiet and cautious in her words and deeds, rather than breaking the tradition with great fanfare. Eventually, this conflict intensified, leading to the collapse of Amena and Prince Waleed's marital relationship.
In 2013, Prince Waleed publicly admitted in an interview that he and Ameena had officially divorced. In this regard, the two did not blame each other, but broke up with the greatest decency and goodwill. Amena chose her career and ideals, and Prince Waleed made the compromises he deserved.
It is worth mentioning that even after losing her status as a princess, Ameena did not give up her public welfare. On the contrary, after 5 years of divorce, she ushered in the second highlight of her life - entering the palace of marriage again. This time, she chose a billionaire from the UAE as the groom. Although her personal assets are not comparable to that of the former prince, Ameena is still free to choose her own lifestyle.
In her harem life, she was once oppressed by the conservatives of the royal family, but now Ameena can finally live her own life without constraints. Sometimes, she even chooses to wear a headscarf and a robe to show her dominance. And the prince, who once had $19.4 billion, has now been severely punished for divorcing Ameina, and even placed under house arrest for three months, and has not been able to be completely free until now.
Perhaps this is the power of women's self-reliance, no one can really restrain an eagle who is determined to spread its wings and fly high. With her courage and wisdom, Ameena finally achieved her own legendary life in the face of adversity. Women can only be happy in any environment if they are truly independent. Isn't this the best inspiration that Amana, the "first beauty" in the Middle East, gives us?