Saudi Arabia is set to make its inaugural appearance on the global stage of beauty pageantry, as Rumy Alqahtani gears up to represent the Kingdom at the Miss Universe 2024 event.

Hailing from Riyadh, 27-year-old Rumy Alqahtani stands poised to make history as the first-ever Saudi participant in the illustrious Miss Universe pageant.

A seasoned model and influencer boasting a sizable following of one million on Instagram, Alqahtani's announcement on social media sent a mixed reaction.

In her post, Saudi Arabian contestant Alqahtani expressed gratitude for the opportunity and made it known that this is Saudi Arabia's first participation in the competition.

With a penchant for the spotlight, Alqahtani has not shied away from international competitions, having previously graced numerous global pageants.

Her recent foray into the limelight included a notable appearance at the Miss and Mrs Global Asian event held in Malaysia.

The decision for Saudi Arabia to officially join the Miss Universe pageant is part of the Kingdom's ongoing transformation under leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Source: Samaa TV

BDST: 1041 HRS, MAR 27, 2024
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