Dr Aditi Govitrikar, the newly-appointed director of Mrs UAE World, crowns Dr Taylor Elizabeth as the title-holder

• Dr Aditi and her team met with several candidates in Dubai before adjudging Dr Taylor as the winner on November 14
• Dr Taylor is being mentored by Dr Aditi for the Mrs World pageant, which will be held in late January, next year in Las Vegas, U.S.A.
• Dr Aditi is drawing from her own experience of being India’s first Mrs World and her extensive experience in grooming pageant contestants

Post her announcement as the director for the prestigious Mrs UAE World pageant for 2025-26, Dr Aditi Govitrikar, a multi-hyphenate who is a medical doctor, psychologist and the first-ever Mrs World from India, has chosen her pick for the title. The winner, Dr Taylor Elizabeth is a Dubai-based emotional wellness and etiquette coach who will represent the UAE at the global Mrs World pageant, which is slated for late January, next year. 

Dr Aditi’s criteria were nuanced and multi-layered. For her, the ideal Mrs UAE World candidate would symbolise grace with purpose — she would be elegant, compassionate, and deeply rooted in values, yet forward-thinking and globally aware. At the same time, she envisioned the title bearer as embodying the UAE’s spirit of inclusivity, innovation, and empowerment. The winner would also be a role model not just for married women, but for anyone striving to find harmony between personal aspirations and social responsibility. 

As a licensed life coach, emotional intelligence coach and NLP practitioner, Dr Taylor has over 13 years of experience spanning 22 different markets across five continents. She is a sought-after speaker who has graced prestigious platforms such as the EXPO 2020 Dubai Cartier Women’s Pavillion, Expo 2020 Dubai USA Pavillion, and Filipino Academy. Her educational journey encompasses a Diploma in International Etiquette and Protocol from Institut Villa Pierrefeu in Glion, Switzerland, an MBA in International Business from The George Washington University, and a Masters in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies from The Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington DC. 

“To me, Dr Taylor Elizabeth truly reflects the multicultural and progressive essence of the UAE. She has a commanding presence; but more importantly, she carries herself with warmth and sincerity. Taylor’s commitment to community service, women’s empowerment, and cultural understanding makes her a wonderful ambassador for the nation. She understands that being Mrs UAE World is not just about wearing a crown — it’s about carrying a cause with conviction. She also exemplifies the values of Mrs UAE World through her work in advocacy and her strong sense of purpose. She uses her platform to empower women and create meaningful dialogues around self-worth and leadership. I admire how she connects with people — she leads not from a pedestal, but through empathy and collaboration,” said Dr Aditi, of her reasons for selecting Dr Taylor for this distinction.