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The United Arab Emirates is all set to debut at the Miss Earth pageant with the newly crowned Miss Middle East 2024 (Miss Earth United Arab Emirates 2024). Noura, a 22-year-old aviation science student from Abu Dhabi, bested 29 other contestants to win the beauty title. She made history as the first-ever Emirati woman to participate in Miss Earth. The inaugural edition of the Miss Middle East pageant was held in Ras Al Khaimah. Reigning Miss Earth from Albania, Drita Ziri, attended the event as a special guest judge. "Being in this competition goes far beyond modeling and walking the runway. It's about embodying diplomacy and responsibility," said the new Miss Earth UAE. As a titleholder, you become a global ambassador, using your platform to advocate for crucial issues, foster cross-cultural understanding, and lead with purpose," she added. "I want to challenge stereotypes about Arab women. We are dynamic, ambitious, and influential leaders shaping our future w...

For the first time in history, Dubai is set to host the first-ever Miss Universe United Arab Emirates pageant, the Miss Universe Organization and Yugen Events announced on Thursday, October 7 at the Armani Ristorante in Burj Khalifa. The applications and casting for Miss Universe UAE will begin from October 7 through online registration at missuniverseuae.com. All UAE residents between the ages of 18 and 28 can register. All selected applicants will be called for a personal casting call on October 15 at Al Habtoor Palace Hotel. Only 30 applicants, announced on October 20, will advance to the live show. The historical Miss Universe UAE final event will be held on November 7 at La Perle in Al Habtoor City, Dubai Miss Universe UAE 2021 official winner will represent the UAE at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel this December. Photo: Miss Universe UAE / Facebook