Who is Safeya Barakat from Miramar and what is their importance?

Safeya Barakat is the name used by Sarhan al-Beheiry's jilted lover. She works in an upscale brothel, where she dances an authentic belly dance, replete with obscenity, and entertains male guests. Safeya is described as a little fat, and she has a professional look about her face.