Saudi Arabian model Rumy Al-Qahtani competed on behalf of her country in the "Miss Mrs Global Asia" beauty contest held in Malaysia. Thus, Saudi Arabia participated in a beauty contest for the first time. The model will now compete to become Miss Universe.
A FIRST IN THE HISTORY OF SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabian model Rumy Al-Qahtani represented her country in the "Miss & Mrs Global Asia" beauty contest for the first time this year.
Al-Qahtani, who participated in a beauty contest for the first time in Saudi Arabia's history, wrote in a social media post, "I am honored to participate in the Miss Asia International 2024 contest held in Malaysia."
SHE WILL COMPETE TO BECOME MISS UNIVERSE
The model, who could not place in the competition, will now participate in the Miss Universe Contest.
SHE WILL REPRESENT HER COUNTRY
Miss Universe will take place in Mexico on September 28.
Rumy Al-Qahtani is a Saudi Arabian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is the first ever Miss Universe Saudi Arabia and now will represent her country at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. She is the first Saudi Arabian to participate in Miss Universe pageant.
Rumy al-Qahtani said, "I am honored to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 contest. This means Saudi Arabia's first participation in the Miss Universe Pageant."
Saudi model Al-Qahtani frequently shares her combinations and competition experience on her Instagram account with 1 million followers.
The Saudi model wore a variety of looks, from elegant dresses to sportswear to traditional Saudi attire.
PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS
Twenty-five contestants from 12 countries and regions participated in this year's "Miss & Mrs Global Asia" pageant, including Australia, Borneo, India, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Malaysia.
Dyan Shane Mag Abo from the Philippines received the "Mrs. Global Asia 2024" title. Last year's winner, Bornean model Kimi Tomas, presented the crown to Mag Abo. Singaporean Jesseca Long was crowned Miss Global Asian 2024. The crown was presented to her by Miss Global Asian 2023 Gliyam Cundangan from the Philippines.
Rumy Al-Qahtani tells herself who she is
I was born in Saudi Arabia in 1995. I am 28 years old. I studied dentistry at university. I currently work as a dentist, but I can also describe myself as an influencer and blogger. I also own a party planning company. My mother Fawziah Ayed is an actress, and my sisters Ghaida, Razan, and Atheer are social media influencers.
I also have the titles of Miss Saudi Arabia and Miss Arab Peace. I became the first woman to represent my country on an international platform with the Miss Asia 2024 beauty contest held in Malaysia.
The first elimination was in Cairo. After I was crowned there, the committee nominated me and I was officially invited. I was excited and happy to be the first person from Saudi Arabia to participate in the international beauty pageant. My biggest supporter in the competition was my family and my close circle. They encouraged me.