This Palestinian Model Is Making History By Representing Palestine At Miss Universe For The First Time

27-year-old Nadeen Ayoub is making history as the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant.

After being crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, Ayoub also went on to represent Palestine at the Miss Earth pageant, becoming one of the five finalists and was crowned Miss Water.

Ayoub announced she was participating in the 2025 Miss Universe pageant on Instagram on Wednesday, Aug. 13, writing: “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 a people who refuse to be silenced. I represent every Palestinian woman and child whose strength the world needs to see,” she said.

The 74th Miss Universe pageant will take place on Nov. 21 in Thailand.

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