Nadeen Ayoub Makes History as First Miss Universe Palestine
Nadeen Ayoub, a 27-year-old sustainability advocate, will make history as the first-ever representative of Palestine at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. The debut is scheduled for November in Thailand. Ayoub, who is the founder of the Olive Green Academy, announced the news on her social media, expressing her honor in representing her homeland. She dedicated her participation to the people of Gaza and Palestine, stating, "I represent every Palestinian woman and child whose strength the world needs to see." This won't be Ayoub's first time on an international pageant stage; she previously competed in Miss Earth 2022, where she was a Top 4 finalist. Her presence at Miss Universe marks a significant and meaningful moment for Palestine's global representation.