Nadine Ayoub, a 27-year-old model from Ramallah, has made history as the first-ever Palestinian contestant to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Previously crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, Ayoub also represented Palestine at Miss Earth, where she reached the top five—marking the nation’s first major achievement in an international beauty contest. A psychology and literature graduate from Western University in Canada, Ayoub works as a nutritionist and mental health advocate. She currently resides in Dubai and founded the AI-based ‘Green Olive Academy’ to empower Palestinian women through education and digital media. During the Miss Universe event, Ayoub wore a gown featuring olive tree motifs symbolizing peace and a crown inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery called ‘shatwa,’ incorporating imagery of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. She dedicated her participation to representing the strength and resilience of Palestinian women and children worldwide.