It is a historical first. The Miss Universe organization has announced that Palestine will be represented for the first time during the 2025 edition of the competition, which will be held on November 21 in Thailand. The candidate is called Nadeen Ayoub, 27, model and activist Installed between Dubai and Ramallah. Already crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, It will mark a symbolic turning point for international competition.
In a press release relayed by CNN, the organizers explain: “The Miss Universe organization is proud to welcome delegates from around the world, celebrating diversity, cultural exchanges and the emancipation of women.” They add about Nadeen: “She embodies
Resilience and determination which define our platform. ”
Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine with a committed course
Nadeen Ayoub is not only a model. A graduate in literature and psychology, she founded the Olive Green Academy, an educational project based in Dubai which sensitizes artificial intelligence and climatic issues. Through this initiative, she highlights the Creativity and innovation In the service of youth, while remaining deeply attached to its origins.
On Instagram, the young woman shared her emotion after her selection: “While Palestine endures atrocious suffering, especially in GazaI carry the voice of a people who refuse to be reduced to silence. I represent all the women and all the Palestinian children whose strength must be seen by the whole world. ” She adds:
“We are more than our sufferings: we are resilience, hope and the beating heart of a homeland that continues to live through us.”
Miss Universe 2025: an edition marked by history
The 74ᵉ edition of Miss Universe will bring together more than 130 candidates from around the world in Bangkok, Thailand. After the Danish victory in 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, and placed in the top 30 of La Française Indira Ampiot, this new edition promises to be rich in symbols. The participation of Nadeen Ayoub will be scrutinized closely, both for The political scope of his message only for the cultural aspect it wishes to embody.
The competition, often criticized for its glamorous side, this year highlights a strong commitment. The entry of Miss Palestine into the story of Miss Universe illustrates the desire for the organization to change things. Waiting The big evening of November 21the candidacy of Nadeen Ayoub already arouses a wave of support on social networks, where many Internet users salute his courage and his career.
