“I am not an object for your entertainment. Emirates, I refuse! I will never fly with you again!” Nelly Korda shocked the entire world after openly revealing she had been harassed during a promotional event with Emirates. She was asked to pose for photos with a group of VIPs, when an older man — an Emirates representative — began to flirt excessively: unwanted touches, whispered suggestions about “deeper cooperation” beyond golf. The United States erupted in outrage, millions of fans boycotted Emirates, and the company’s stock dropped 3% in just one morning. Shortly after, Chairman Sheikh Ahmed made a surprising public statement that left Korda in tears.
“I am not an object for your entertainment. Emirates, I refuse! I will never fly with you again!” Nelly Korda shocked the entire world after openly revealing she had been harassed during a promotional event with Emirates. She was asked to pose for photos with a group of VIPs, when an older man — an Emirates representative — began to flirt excessively: unwanted touches, whispered suggestions about “deeper cooperation” beyond golf. The United States erupted in outrage, millions of fans boycotted Emirates, and the company’s stock dropped 3% in just one morning. Shortly after, Chairman Sheikh Ahmed made a surprising public statement that left Korda in tears.
Title: “I Am Not an Object for Your Entertainment” — Nelly Korda’s Brave Stand Against Harassment
The sports world stood still when American golf star Nelly Korda declared, “I am not an object for your entertainment. Emirates, I refuse! I will never fly with you again!”
According to reports, Korda was invited to a high-profile promotional event organized by Emirates Airlines — a luxury affair meant to celebrate global partnerships in sports. However, the atmosphere turned sour when an older Emirates representative allegedly crossed the line. During a photo session with VIP guests, he reportedly flirted excessively, touched her inappropriately, and whispered disturbing “offers” about taking their “partnership beyond golf.”
Within hours of Korda’s public statement, social media erupted. The hashtag #StandWithNelly trended globally as fans, athletes, and women’s rights advocates condemned the incident. In the United States alone, millions joined a spontaneous boycott of Emirates flights. The airline’s stock plunged by 3% in a single morning, reflecting the massive backlash.
Days later, Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum issued an unexpected public statement — one that left Korda visibly emotional. In it, he apologized directly to her, condemned the misconduct, and announced an internal review and suspension of the implicated official.
While some praised the swift response, many believe the incident should spark a deeper conversation about respect, professionalism, and women’s safety in corporate events.
For Korda, this was more than a headline. It was a statement of dignity.
Her message echoes loudly across the world:
“No title, no brand, no amount of money gives anyone the right to treat a woman like an accessory.”
Nelly Korda didn’t just defend herself — she reminded the world what strength truly looks like.
