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Meet Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant, Rumy Alqahtani

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This move follows reforms implemented by Saudi Arabia's 38-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which relaxed stringent social and religious laws.

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“I am happy because I am the first Miss Saudi Arabia to represent my country in international competitions. I love you. Thank you to all my friends for your support. I love you all,” she wrote Wednesday.Ms Alqahtani is a 27-year-old model and influencer from Riyadh who has etched her name in history as the premier contestant to represent Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe 2024 contest.

She has represented Saudi Arabia in various global competitions, including Miss Europe, Miss Planet, Miss Arab Unity, and Miss Asia. The announcement of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Miss Universe pageant has received widespread acclaim as a progressive move towards gender equality and openness.

 

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