Saudi Arabia denies participation in 2024 pageant

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Saudi Arabia has denied claims that it will be participating in the 2024 pageant, stating that no selection process has been conducted and any such claims are false and misleading. The country is currently undergoing a vetting process to potentially join the pageant in the future.

participation in its 2024 pageant — news that, were it true, would have marked the Middle Eastern country's debut.

"While Saudi Arabia is not yet among those countries fully confirmed participating this year, we are currently undergoing a rigorous vetting process qualifying a potential candidate to be awarded the franchise and assigned national director," the statement continued."Saudi Arabia will not have this opportunity to join our prestigious pageant until this is final and confirmed by our approval committee.

The post featured images of her wearing a sequined evening gown, glamorous tiara and sash embroidered with "Miss Universe Saudi Arabia." "We do not know the reason why Miss Rumy al-Qahtani announced her candidacy, but if she wants to participate in the Saudi Arabia pageant, she will have to go through the same selection process as every other candidate," a Miss Universe spokesperson told CNN.

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