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Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Dubai-based Nadeen Ayoub to make history as first Miss Universe Palestine
Former Miss Earth finalist Nadeen Ayoub, a Dubai resident, will represent Palestine for the first time at the Miss Universe pageant, marking a historic debut for the nation. The Palestinian expat announced the news wearing a white dress adorned with traditional tatreez embroidery, a centuries-old art form used to tell stories through intricate patterns and colors. Ayoub, crowned Miss Earth Water in 2022, said she will use the Miss Universe stage to carry the voices of Palestinian women and children to a global audience. 'I step onto the Miss Universe stage not just with a title — but with a truth,' she said. 'We are more than our suffering — we are resilience, hope, and the heartbeat of a homeland that lives on through us.' The 2025 competition comes as conflict continues to affect thousands in Gaza, a reality Ayoub says adds a deeper sense of responsibility to her role. She is also the founder of Sayidat Falasteen, a platform under the Miss Palestine Organisation that showcases the resilience and achievements of Palestinian women. In addition to her advocacy work, Ayoub runs the Olive Green Academy, an education initiative focusing on sustainability and artificial intelligence. With 1.1 million Instagram followers, she hopes her voice will help highlight the strength and vision of Palestinians on one of the world's most-watched stages.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Nadeen Ayoub, first Miss Palestine in Miss Universe after decades of absence? Fans warn: ‘Israel will target her'
Nadeen Ayoub is set to make history as Palestine's first representative at Miss Universe in decades. The Dubai-based model's participation has generated widespread excitement, but some fans have also voiced concerns, warning that her appearance could draw political attention from Israel. Her debut is a landmark moment for Palestine on the global pageant stage. Before we dive into all the concerns online, let's take a look at who Nadeen Ayoub is. Who is Nadeen Ayoub? Nadeen Ayoub is a Dubai-based Palestinian-Canadian model, wellness coach, and humanitarian. She became the first Palestinian woman to win a major international beauty pageant when she was crowned Miss Earth Water in 2022. Raised in Palestine, the U.S., and Canada, Ayoub has a degree in literature and psychology and is a certified wellness and nutrition coach. She focuses on women's health, environmental awareness, and challenging stereotypes about Palestinians and Arabs. She also founded Olive Green Academy, which supports sustainability and empowers Palestinian women through education and digital media. Internet feels Israel is going to target her The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing territorial and political dispute with deep historical, religious, and humanitarian roots. Amid rising tensions, many online speculate that Palestine's participation in Miss Universe could draw negative attention from Israel. Taking to Reddit, one wrote, 'Israel is going to target her now.' Another added, 'I never paid attention to Miss Universe but why didn't they let Palestine participate earlier?.' A third went on to add, 'We'll need air defenses around the competition, wouldn't want a certain country air striking the contestants.' When is Miss Universe 2025? The 74th Miss Universe pageant is set for November 21, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. While the event will take place in the morning local time, it will be broadcast in North America on the evening of November 20, 2025. This will be the third year in a row that the pageant is held in November.
