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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.
CairoScene
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Nadeen Ayoub Is the First Miss Palestine Join Miss Universe
Miss Palestine 2022 heads to Thailand this November, bringing Palestinian voices and stories to the Miss Universe stage. Aug 13, 2025 In November, Nadeen Ayoub will step onto the Miss Universe stage in Thailand as the first person to represent Palestine in the pageant's history. Crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, her international debut has been years in the making. The decision to delay was deliberate - timed to a moment when she felt her presence could carry weight beyond the crown. Ayoub, who has watched events in her homeland unfold from abroad, says she wants her appearance to 'humanise Palestinians and challenge global stereotypes.' She dedicates her participation to the people of Gaza and Palestine 'who refuse to be silenced,' framing the competition not as an escape from reality but as an extension of it. Living in Dubai, Ayoub's life moves between the worlds of wellness, advocacy, and pageantry. A certified wellness and nutrition coach, she founded Olive Green Academy, an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability in everyday life. Her work often returns to a central question: how can visibility - whether in a classroom, on social media, or on an international stage - be used to shift perception? Through the Miss Palestine Organisation, she channels that visibility into philanthropic work, focusing on women's empowerment projects and community initiatives. The platform, she says, is as much about shaping conversations as it is about celebrating achievement.
