Al-Sabah started competing in 1999; she decided to try for the NPC Figure Nationals after winning the Monica Brant Fitness Classic in 2001. When trying to register for the nationals she found out that she had to be a United States citizen in order to be allowed to compete at any of the NPC pro qualifiers. The only way she could compete in the Pro Division of the IFBB was to have recommendation from the Kuwaiti national federation associated with the IFBB. Due to traditional Arab beliefs, women are not allowed to compete in any bodybuilding competitions, and she was denied a recommendation.
Her decision to compete and model has received criticism from conservative Arabs.
Al-Sabah is continuing her career as a fitness model, appearing in many fitness publications including Oxygen, Ironman, American Curves, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle Mag International and Flex. She is the co-host of Living Beautiful Radio. She is a passionate promoter of issues dealing with female sexuality as well as a reviewer of adult products catering to women and couples.
Vital stats
Full name: Dina Al-Sabah
Birthday: February 28
Place of birth: Beirut, Lebanon
Current state of residence: Nevada
Occupation: IFBB pro figure athlete, fitness model, information systems consultant, and radio host
