DUBAI: Part-Arab model Shanina Shaik announced this week that she has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with partner Matthew Adesuyan, the head of a record label in Los Angeles. The 31-year-old model, who is of Saudi, Pakistani, Lithuanian and Australian descent, shared a picture of the couple’s new bundle of joy on Tuesday night and wrote: “Welcome to the world baby Zai Adesuyan Matthew. @bausmatthew and I are so in love!” “I have taken this time to adjust to my baby’s schedule and to understand the role of being a mother. Bringing life into this world is a beautiful challenge. I would be happy to share my experience soon,” she wrote to her three million followers on Instagram. Shaik also shared a picture of the decorations she had at home to welcome her baby to the world. Zai was born on Sept. 16 in Los Angeles, according to Shaik’s mother, Kim Shaik. The grandmother wrote on Facebook: “My gorgeous grandson was born last night at 12:50 on the 16th September 2022.” The catwalk star announced her pregnancy in May. The former Victoria’s Secret model posted three images of her growing belly with an extended caption in the form of a letter. “To the new love of my life, thank you for choosing me to be your mum. I have always wanted you for as long as I can remember, and at times my patience was tested. The timing had to be right, and I can say with confidence that I am ready to be your guide, your protector and your best friend,” she said. “As each month goes by during this precious journey of pregnancy, I am learning what the role of being a mother entails. I worry a lot, especially about your wellbeing and development. It’s a feeling that I’ve never experienced before, not even about myself. I would do anything for you, be anything for you and sacrifice anything for you,” she continued. She then praised her own mother, mentioning that she was raised by an “amazing woman” who taught her a lot about motherhood. “She has set the bar high and I don’t want to disappoint you. I want to raise you as she raised me.” Shaik and Adesuyan discovered the gender of their baby in July. The former Victoria’s Secret model shared a short, intimate video with her fans of her and Adesuyan pouring a blue drink into a glass.