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Mariam Mohamed Crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025, First Emirati to Compete at Miss Universe

She is set to compete on November 21 in Pak Kret, Thailand with delegates from roughly 130 countries.

Overview

  • Organizers said more than 950 applicants entered Miss Universe UAE 2025 and described the selection as fair, transparent and rigorous.
  • Miss Universe UAE permits contestants of any nationality who have been official residents for at least three years, which previously allowed non-Emirati representatives such as Emilia Dobreva.
  • Mohamed has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Sydney and is studying fashion design at ESMOD Dubai.
  • She has highlighted goals to empower women and reduce poverty, saying she wants to be a voice for ambitious and driven women.
  • This year's global pageant also includes notable entries from the region, including Nadeen Ayoub as the first Miss Palestine.