Mona Sheik

Mona Sheik

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Mona Sheik in 2026
Born	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality	Canadian
Education	Applewood heights Secondary School University of Toronto, St. George Campus Vogue College of Fashion, London
Occupation	Model, Entrepreneur, Sociologist, Motivational Speaker
Years active
Known for	Miss World Tourism 2025, Global Fashion Career
Notable works	London Fashion Week, Times Fashion Week, Cannes Film Festival
Awards	Miss World Tourism 2025; Inspiring International Model Award
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Religion

Mona Sheik is a Saudi - Canadian Fashion model, Entrepreneur, Sociologist and a Motivational Speaker. The multipotentialite has a diverse and extensive career expanding across Film festivals in Canada and Europe. She notably evolved from Red carpet production to Fashion Weeks In London, Bangalore, Toronto and Abu Dhabi. She was crowned Miss World Tourism representing Canada and is currently on the forefront of running the economics behind the tourism industry worldwide; driving attention to philanthropy, art history and local businesses.

Early Life & Education

Mona Sheik was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After graduating from Applewood Heights Secondary School in Mississauga, Canada ; she worked part time jobs in fashion retail, restaurants and spent time volunteering at the Sick Kids Foundation. She then started her degree at the University of Toronto, Woodsworth College on the St George Campus, Toronto. She earned her Honours in Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications, Culture and Technology, Sociology, Philosophy, and Visual Art History. Her part time jobs revealed her passion for fashion and she studied creative industries at the Vogue College of London, England- specializing in Fashion Business and Creative Industries. Her early work and academic background demonstrates her multidisciplinary research approach to art history, fashion, children’s causes and analyzing worldwide cultural practices in the contemporary social culture

Career

Mona Sheik has built a diverse international career spanning fashion, film, business, and public speaking. She began her professional journey working across industries such as fashion retail, hospitality, banking, and events before entering the global fashion and film ecosystem.

Her early breakthrough came through her work at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where she was involved in red carpet production and event management. This experience opened doors to international platforms including the Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh Film Festival, and Vancouver Film Festival.

She later transitioned into high fashion, gaining recognition at London Fashion Week, where she worked as both a model and stylist. She has walked in major global fashion events including Times Fashion Week, Elite Fashion Week, and shows in Bangalore, Toronto, and Abu Dhabi.

As a model she has worked with international companies which include Guess Canada and Kate Spade and COS. Her runway presence includes roles as show opener and showstopper, establishing her as a strong figure in couture fashion.

In 2025, Mona achieved a major milestone by winning the Miss World Tourism 2025 title. She uses this platform to promote tourism as a cultural and philosophical experience which connects fashion, food and art with human relationships.

Mona operates her business ventures through her dual roles as a model and entrepreneur who manages a brand and restaurant operations in multiple regions. She dedicates her research efforts to sociology through her scholarly work that focuses on diaspora and identity and intersectionality research. She delivers motivational speeches at educational institutions and international events to empower young people.

Notable Works

Mona Sheik is a well-known figure who has made significant contributions to fashion, film, and entrepreneurship. She gained global recognition after winning the Miss World Tourism 2025 title in Bali, Indonesia. Her fashion career includes participation in major international platforms such as London Fashion Week, Times Fashion Week, and Elite Fashion Week. She has also been involved in worldwide film events through her work with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and her appearances at prestigious festivals such as Cannes Film Festival and Edinburgh Film Festival. As a model she has worked with well-known brands which include Guess Canada and Kate Spade and COS. The renaissance person is also a sociologist - writing research papers inspired by the diaspora she is situated in and making public appearances in - schools, colleges, business and fashion events - inspiring diverse communities. Mona Sheik’s personal brand focuses on creating a conversation about intersectionality in society, development, image consciousness, evolving fashion culture and wellbeing.

Achievements and Recognition

• Inspiring International Model at the Resilience India Summit
• Award for Recognizing Social Excellence and Impact in Modelling, Sociology and Entrepreneurship - year 2026
• Governing Member of the Board of Directors Committee for planning and strategy - University of Toronto

Personal Life

Mona Sheik is known for her multifaceted personality as a polymath. She actively promotes conversations around intersectionality, identity, wellbeing, and evolving fashion culture. Through her work, she aims to establish connections between art and society and international tourism while inspiring young people.

See also

• Faiz Jawid Sheik
• Fátima Bosch
• Tanya Mittal
• Nahida Mohamed