Saudi Arabia's Rumy Alqahtani Set To Make Historic Debut At Miss Universe 2024

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27-year-old Rumy Alqahtani is set to make history by becoming the first Saudi woman to participate in the Miss Universe pageant this year. The global event is set to take place in Mexico on September 18.

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“I am honored to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This marks the first participation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe pageant,” she shared on Instagram.

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Alqahtani’s participation follows in the footsteps of Bahrain’s Lujane Yacoub, who represented her country in the Miss Universe pageant last year, becoming the first woman from the Gulf region to do so.

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Alqahtani has previously represented the Kingdom in numerous international competitions, including Miss Asia in Malaysia and Miss Europe.

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Apart from being crowned Miss Saudi Arabia, she holds titles such as Miss Middle East (Saudi Arabia), Miss Arab World Peace 2021, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).

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With a million followers on Instagram and thousands more on other social media platforms, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in dentistry and is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

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Her posts reflect her travels worldwide, from the UAE to Egypt and Italy.

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Beyond her pageant pursuits, Alqahtani also shares glimpses of her affinity for luxury jewelry and designer fashion on her Instagram account.

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From Cartier’s Love bracelet to Bulgari’s Diva Dreams collection, she incorporates the finer things into her lifestyle.

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Family plays a significant role in Alqahtani’s life, as seen through her social media posts featuring her sisters, Razan and Gedai.

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