The Miss Universe 2024 pageant will see a country enter the competition for the first time. The announcement was made this week by the main interested party, Rumy Alqahtani, a 27-year-old Saudi woman.
Who will succeed Sheynnis Palacioselected Miss Universe 2023 in November in New Orleans (United States)? The competition Miss Universe 2024 is scheduled to take place on September 28 at Mexicoa first since 2007. The names of the first candidates have already been confirmed, including that of the Chinese Jia Qifrom the Mongolian Nominzul Zandangiinaged only 19, from the representative of New Zealand Franki Russell or even that of Venezuela Ileana Marquez. But the woman who is shining all the spotlight on her this week is called Rumy Alqahtani. She is 27 years old and is Saudi.
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It’s an event! For the first time in its history, the Miss Universe competition will see a representative from this country bordering Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar. Rumy Alqahtani herself made the announcement in a message posted on Instagram a few days ago and already liked more than 10,000 times. In the caption of a bouquet of photos where the new emblem of theSaudi Arabia carries its green and white flag, we can read: “I am honored to participate in the Miss Universe International 2024 pageant. This is Saudi Arabia’s first participation in the Miss Universe pageant”.
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Rumy Alqahtani already winner of several competitions
This announcement has already sparked many reactions, as Saudi Arabia is known for its “numerous obstacles to women’s rights and freedoms“stipulates BFM TV. “The rights to drive or travel alone have only been acquired for women in the last ten years”, also remind our colleagues. The news is also very well received by Internet users who read the comments written in several languages, in response to the publication. “Good luck! An interesting country with beautiful people, interesting history and culture”, we can read in English. In the Arabic language, Rumy Alqahtani is said to be the “most beautiful woman in Saudi Arabia” Or just “Magnificent”. “God bless you” or “Congratulations, our pride”wrote others followers.
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The representative of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe 2024 competition is from the capital, Riyadh, and is far from being unknown in her native land since she has already won several beauty contests in the past, including Miss Saudi Arabi, Miss Arab Peace and Miss Middle East. Without being a favorite at the moment, her status could nevertheless give her an additional chance to win this fall in Mexico.
Indira Ampiot to represent France in Mexico
We also know the name of the Frenchwoman who will represent us. After Diane Leyre in 2023, Miss France 2022 who has just been eliminated from Dance with the stars and whose underperformance in the beauty contest had earned him harsh criticism, it is Indira Ampiot who is preparing to succeed him. Miss France 2023 who returned her crown in December for the benefit ofEve Gilles plans to improve his English this year. She recently expressed her desire to move to London for a “full immersion”. In the perspective of Miss Universe 2024?
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