Nadeen Ayoub will make history as the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 21, 2025, in Thailand. Ayoub, a 27-year-old Canadian wellness coach of Palestinian heritage from Yafa who lives and works in Dubai, has been crowned Miss Palestine. The Miss Universe Organization has recognized her as an accomplished advocate. Ayoub has stated that she represents every Palestinian woman and child, aiming to give a voice to her people through this international platform. Her participation is seen as both a political and cultural act amid ongoing international scrutiny of the situation in Gaza. This marks the first time Palestine will be officially represented in the history of the Miss Universe competition.