Saudi Arabia is gearing up for its historic debut in the Miss Universe pageant, with Rumi Alqahtani set to represent the country in the prestigious competition. Rumi Alqahtani is a prominent runaway model and influencer from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who has made history by becoming the first-ever Miss Universe participant to represent Saudi Arabia.

Rumi Alqahtani has garnered recognition in the beauty pageant industry through her participation in numerous global competitions, including the Miss and Mrs Global Asian competition in Malaysia. According to reports the 27 year-old model has already won the titles Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).

Rumi Alqahtani announced Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant on her Instagram, sharing a photo of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, standing next to the Saudi Arabian flag. She captioned her Instagram post that she was honoured to participate in Miss Universe competition. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.

Alqahtani’s participation follows in the footsteps of Bahrain’s Lujane Yacoub, who represented her country in the Miss Universe pageant last year. She became the first woman from the Gulf region to do so. Alqahtani’s involvement is hailed as milestone in empowering women of Saudi Arabia. She has previously represented the Kingdom in numerous international competitions, including Miss Asia in Malaysia, Miss Arab Peace, and Miss Europe.

Apart being crowned Miss Saudi Arabia, she holds titles such as Miss Middle East (Saudi Arabia), Miss Arab World Peace 2021, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia). She has a million followers in instagram and thousands more on other social media platforms. She also holds Bacelor’s degree in dentistry and is fluent in English, French and Arabic. This historic move reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

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Sushmita Sen, who is referred to as one of the fittest actors in Bollywood, suffered a heart attack recently. The 47-year-old actor shared the news with her fans and followers on Instagram, where she shared the details about it.

Taking to Instagram, the Miss Universe said she suffered a heart attack a few days back, however, the angioplasty has been done and the stent has been placed.

Sushmita wrote, Keep your heart happy and courageous, and it’ll stand by you when you need it the most Shona (Wise words by Sushmita’s father Subir Sen, said the actor ). She said she suffered a heart attack a couple of days back. Angioplasty done. Stent in place and most importantly, she said, her cardiologist reconfirmed that she does have a big heart.

She further thanked people for their timely aid and constructive action. Giving details about her health, she said all is well and she is ready for some life again.

Soon after, celebrities and fans wished her good health. Tabu, Gauahar Khan, Munmum Dutta, Sonal Chauhan, Vahbiz Dorabjee, Poonam Dhillon and others extended wishes to the actor.

Munmum Dutta commented that Sush is a strong, beautiful, precious and inspirational woman and she has proven to do so every day. Sending you much love, strength and warm wishes. Khub khub bhalo theko… Durga Durga, she added.

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Sophie Choudhary wrote, Omg! Sending love and light. I know both you and your heart will be stronger than ever, she said.

Just five days back, she took to Instagram and penned a note, informing fans that she is slightly under the weather. She wrote, Look forward, step forward, move forward and just like that, everything is behind you!!!! Aah! The simplicity of life!!! She said she is slightly under the weather and wants lots of healing energy.

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Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu shared her perspective on the hijab for the second time. On Wednesday, she said that it is important to have a perspective on anything that’s happening around the world.

She further appealed to society to stop targeting Muslim girls over the veil and let them lie the way they choose to. At the end of the day, the girl is dominated by the patriarchal system, Harnaaz continues. Earlier, Harnaaz Sandhu hit headlines after she said that Muslim girls should live as they choose to. Interacting with the media, she had argued why do people always target girls. She also urged to let girls reach their destination and let them fly.

On March 30, the 22-year-old met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh. Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 and her win made her the third entrant from India to bag the title after 21 years.

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