Palestine will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time this year, with its representative saying she hopes to highlight the strength and resilience of her people on the global stage.
Nadine Ayoub, 27, a certified health and nutrition coach, was crowned Miss Palestine in 2022 and will make history as the country’s first-ever contestant at Miss Universe in November 2025.
Raised between Canada, the United States, and the West Bank, Ayoub 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,” she said on her official Instagram account. “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.”
Ayoub emphasized that her participation goes beyond personal achievement. “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 world’s most-watched international beauty pageants, brings together contestants from more than 80 countries.
Palestine’s debut adds symbolic weight to this year’s event, as the war in Gaza continues to draw global concern and as more countries signal their recognition of a Palestinian state.
For decades, Miss Universe has served not only as a showcase of beauty and talent but also as a platform for contestants to advocate for causes and express their national identity.
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