Saudi Arabia has officially entered the Miss Universe pageant, with Rumy Alqahtani becoming the first-ever representative from the Islamic country. This marks another milestone for Saudi Arabia as it continues to embrace modernity under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
On Monday, 27-year-old model Rumy Alqahtani announced on Instagram that she would be representing Saudi Arabia in the international beauty pageant. “This marks Saudi Arabia’s inaugural participation in the Miss Universe competition,” Rumy wrote in her Instagram post.
It is the maiden occasion for Saudi Arabia to take part in the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
