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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nadeen Ayoub to represent Palestine at Miss Universe for the first time
Nadeen Ayoub will make history this year as the first woman to compete for Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant. The 27-year-old, crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, will take the stage in Pak Kret, Thailand, on November 21, marking the country's debut at the global competition since it began in 1952. Ayoub announced her participation on Instagram, wearing a traditional dress designed by Hiba Abdelkarim, featuring national colours and intricate embroidery. 'I am honoured to announce that for the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at Miss Universe,' she wrote. Her family originates from Yafa (Jaffa), and she spent her childhood between the West Bank, Canada and the United States. A graduate in literature and psychology from the University of Western Ontario, Ayoub works as a certified fitness coach and nutrition consultant. After winning Miss Palestine, she competed in Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines, placing in the top five and earning the Miss Water 2022 title. Now based in Dubai, Ayoub is also an activist, founding the Olive Green Academy, the UAE's first centre training women in sustainability and AI. Her historic appearance at Miss Universe comes amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, now in its 22nd month, as humanitarian conditions worsen.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Breaking barriers: Nadeen Ayoub makes history as Palestine's first Miss Universe contestant
Beauty queen, Nadeen Ayoub has become the first-ever Palestinian beauty queen to partcipate in Miss Universe. Image: X Nadeen Ayoub, a Palestinian beauty queen who is based in Dubai, has made history as a first-time representative for Palestine at the prestigious and international Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant. The former Miss Earth 2022 finalist excitedly announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday, August 13. She captioned her post: "I am honoured to announce that for the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at Miss Universe. 'Today, I step onto the Miss Universe stage not just with a title–but with a truth. As Palestine endures heartbreak - especially in Gaza - I carry the voice of people who refuse to be silenced.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Ayoub further added that as she embarks on this journey, she will use her platform to represent every woman and child whose strength the world needs to see. She concluded: 'We are more than our suffering - we are resilience, hope and the heartbeat of a homeland that lives through us.' This is not the first time that Ayoub has carried the title of Miss Palestine. She competed in Miss Earth in 2022, becoming the first Palestinian to place among the top five finalists. In an interview with 'The National', Ayoub revealed that her decision to participate in Miss Universe stems from trying to use her platform to humanise Palestinians and challenge global stereotypes. 'I want to show the world that Palestinian women are not only resilient and beautiful, but are also leaders, innovators and changemakers,' she shared. The beauty queen revealed during the interview that her decision to postpone her participation in Miss Universe until now was influenced by the humanitarian crisis in her homeland. 'I am proud to walk this path, especially at this time, when we all need to be a voice for Palestine. 'I am honoured to have this platform to speak and I want to use it to help my people, especially the people in Gaza and Palestine suffering every day,' Ayoub said. Fans and followers flooded the comments section as they proudly supported Ayoub as she embarks on this journey, proudly and boldly representing Palestine. 'So happy to see Palestine being represented on the global stage. May your beauty and voice shine as a symbol of strength, hope and peace,' @evline_khalifa commented. 'Nadeeen, YES! Congratulations, darling,' @ wrote. While @sofiacajo added: 'Congrats, Nadeen! Palestine has the best representative." The 74th edition of the global pageant is scheduled to take place on November 21 in Pak Kret, Thailand.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Mrs India Diva 2025 Title Goes to London-Based Hyderabadi, Priyanka Sanduri
Hyderabad: Priyanka Sanduri, London-Based Hyderabadi has emerged as the winner of the prestigious Mrs India Diva 2025 title during the grand finale of Season 6 held recently in Udaipur, Rajasthan, organized by by Diva Beauty Pageant. The nationwide beauty pageant received over 3,500 applications from various cities across India. Out of these, 32 finalists were shortlisted to compete in the finale. Priyanka impressed the judges in multiple segments including the Ramp Walk, talent round, national costumes, Q&A session. Her standout performances included a traditional portrayal of a goddess, which captivated the audience and judges alike. She also used the platform to present a powerful theatrical act highlighting pressing issues like domestic violence and dowry harassment against women. Currently based in London, Priyanka addressed the media during a Meet and Greet held in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, after her victory. She expressed immense pride in being the only woman from Telangana to win the title this year. 'This platform is not just about showcasing talent, but also about empowering women to move forward with confidence,' she said. The panel of judges for the finale included Dr. Yashvardhan Ranawat, Dr. Lokeshwari Rathore, Reena Toshniwal, and Binny Bhatt (Miss Earth 2022). Notable guests such as EFKA Purohit and Bollywood music director Harshavardhan Srivastava were also present at the event and felicitated Priyanka with the title.
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SEE Institute launches Global Sustainability Summit and unveils professional diploma and content creator academy
Dubai, UAE – SEE Institute today inaugurated the SEE Global Sustainability Summit In collaboration with Ministry of Education, a high-impact gathering of global climate leaders, held at the region's first net zero emissions building in the heart of The Sustainable City. The summit opened with the unveiling of two major initiatives designed to reshape climate education and awareness. The first is A Professional Diploma Program designed to accelerate academic pathways for sustainability professionals, integrating applied AI with critical sustainability themes such as Energy, Food, Water, Waste, and built enviroment. The diploma, accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), also provides a track toward Master's-level qualifications. Complementing this milestone, Olive Green Academy (OGA) — the region's first dedicated platform for sustainability and AI-focused content creators was launched in collaboration with SEE Institute. Co-founded by Miss Earth 2022 titleholder, Nadeen Ayoub, OGA equips storytellers with the tools to spark climate action through compelling, AI-powered narratives. The summit's opening session featured a keynote by Eng. Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, who reinforced the Institute's mission: 'At SEE Institute, we carry a profound responsibility to share over two decades of accumulated sustainability knowledge through our comprehensive 360-degree approach. This holistic strategy begins with our Living Lab empowering R&D, extends into classrooms, cultivates innovation through incubation, educates future generations, and amplifies powerful narratives to ensure our message resonates globally.' Nadeen Ayoub, Co-founder of Olive Green Academy, emphasized the role of creators in the sustainability movement: "We believe creators have the potential to spark meaningful climate action far beyond traditional storytelling. Today marks the launch of our specialized courses, designed to provide them with strategic insights into sustainability and AI. But this is only the start, OGA has an exciting roadmap of initiatives tailored to diverse age groups and interests, which we look forward to unveiling throughout the year." The two-day summit features high-level dialogues, international speakers, a youth-led sustainability hackathon, and interactive exhibitions blending science, technology, and art. As climate urgency grows, SEE Institute continues to reinforce its commitment to fostering practical sustainability solutions through education, collaboration, and innovation, actively contributing to a resilient and sustainable global future.
