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LBCI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- LBCI
For the first time, Palestine to compete in Miss Universe 2025
For the first time in its history, Palestine will take part in the Miss Universe pageant, with Nadine Ayoub set to represent the country at the 74th edition of the global competition on November 21 in PakKret, Thailand. Ayoub, who was crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, announced the news on social media, sharing a photo of herself in a dress embroidered with traditional Palestinian patterns designed by Hiba Abdel Karim, whose creations have been worn by prominent figures including Queen Rania of Jordan. Ayoub previously made history in 2022 as the first Palestinian to compete in the Miss Earth pageant, where she placed in the top five. She said her decision to enter Miss Universe now was shaped by the difficult humanitarian situation in her homeland. "I am proud to take this journey, especially at this time, when we all need to be a voice for Palestine," she said. Lebanon will also be represented at the international event by Sarah Leena Abou Jaoude, first runner-up to Miss Lebanon 2024 Nada Koussa. A post shared by Nadeen Ayoub (@
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Palestine to be represented at Miss Universe pageant for the first time
Palestine will take part in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time this year, with the representing contestant saying she is stepping onto the global stage to highlight the strength and resilience of her people. Nadine Ayoub, 27, is a certified health and nutrition coach who was crowned Miss Palestine in 2022 and will become the first-ever Palestinian representative at Miss Universe in November 2025. Ayoub was raised across Canada, the United States, and the West Bank and is now based between Dubai and Ramallah. 'I am honored to announce that for the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at Miss Universe,' the contestant said on her official Instagram account. 'Today, I step onto the Miss Universe stage not just with a title – but with a truth,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadeen Ayoub (@ 'As Palestine endures heartbreak – especially in Gaza – I carry the voice of a people who refuse to be silenced.' Ayoub said her participation is about more than personal recognition. 'I represent every Palestinian woman and child whose strength the world needs to see,' she said. 'We are more than our suffering – we are resilience, hope, and the heartbeat of a homeland that lives on through us.' The Miss Universe competition, one of the most widely watched international beauty pageants, brings together contestants from more than 80 countries. Palestine's debut adds a symbolic layer to the event, as the conflict in Gaza continues to draw global concern and as many countries stepped up and announced their plans to recognize a Palestinian state. The pageant has long been viewed as a platform where contestants not only showcase beauty and talent but also use their voices to advocate for important causes and represent their national identity.
