10 facts about Maryam Mohammed, the first Emirati woman to compete in the Miss Universe competition.

This year, the United Arab Emirates is participating for the first time in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, scheduled to be held in Thailand on November 21, with the participation of more than 130 countries from around the world. Mariam Mohammed was chosen to represent the UAE at the global event after recently winning the title of Miss Universe UAE 2025, becoming the first Emirati woman to hold this title.

Here are the top 10 facts about it:

1. The first Emirati woman in the history of the Miss Universe competition.

Mariam Mohammed is the first Emirati woman to officially participate in the Miss Universe competition, a historic step that reflects the UAE's openness and support for women's representation in international forums.

2. She is 26 years old and belongs to an authentic Emirati family.

Maryam was born into a traditional Emirati environment, and is keen to highlight the values of local culture in every appearance.

3. She won the title of Miss Arab World - UAE 2022.

Prior to winning her current title, Maryam was crowned Miss Arab World UAE 2022 and has participated in several beauty pageants in recent years.

4. I studied economics at the University of Sydney.

Maryam holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, Australia, and is currently completing her studies in fashion design at ESMOD Dubai.

5. Support women's issues and empowerment

Maryam focuses on supporting the empowerment of Arab and Emirati women, and participates in initiatives aimed at promoting equality and encouraging women to achieve their ambitions.

6. Participated in humanitarian and charitable initiatives.

Among the most prominent initiatives in which she participated were "Ramadan Aman" and "The Generous Family," in addition to her participation in international programs for women's entrepreneurship.

7. She loves camel riding and falconry.

Maryam is known for her love of Emirati heritage and her interest in hobbies rare among women, such as camel riding and falconry.

8. Advocates for sustainable fashion

Maryam is passionate about eco-conscious design and strives to spread the concept of sustainable fashion and raise awareness of the need to conserve natural resources in the fashion world.

9. She won the title of Miss Universe UAE 2025.

Mariam Mohammed was crowned with this title under the supervision of Bobby Capella, the national director of Miss Universe UAE, after the latter obtained an official license from the Miss Universe International Organization.

10. The title is considered a national responsibility.

After the crowning, Mariam said, "This is not just my journey, but a reflection of everyone who considers the UAE their home. My country has given me the confidence to dream, and I want to be a voice for ambitious and inspired women. Miss Universe UAE is not just about beauty, but about influence and inspiration."