Hyderabad, Nov. 12 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is all set to participate in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant for the first time. The country's participation was announced on Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) official Instagram page.

In an Instagram post, Poppy Capella, an Indonesian businesswoman, was named as the national director for the UAE franchise and Cyprus, having previously served as the national director of Miss Universe Indonesia and Malaysia.

Emilia Dobreva, a fashion model and a mother of three, gears up to represent the country at the 73rd Miss Universe competition on Saturday, November 16, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Dobreva will wear an abaya during the national costume round, reported by Khaleej Times.

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