Saudi artist Ilham Ali celebrated her birthday on August 31 by posting photos on Instagram of herself in an elegant black outfit holding a birthday cake with a single candle and white balloons in the background. In her post, she thanked her followers and said, "Every year, and our dreams come true, God willing." Ali recently won the "Septimius" award for the best Asian actress for 2024, becoming the first Saudi artist to achieve this title. During her acceptance speech, she thanked her country and dedicated the win to all Saudis, expressing gratitude to her fans and supporters. Ali had previously posted a photo of herself holding the award on Twitter, where she announced, "Your daughter did it and won you an international award, best Asian actress 2024."