Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- Palestine will make its first-ever appearance at the Miss Universe pageant this year, with Nadeen Ayoub set to represent the nation on the global stage in Thailand.

The 74th edition of Miss Universe will be held on November 21 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province.

Ayoub, a Palestinian-Canadian model, wellness coach, and advocate for women's empowerment, environmental sustainability, and cultural representation, announced the milestone through an Instagram video on Wednesday, August 13.

In the video, Ayoub appears in a traditional Palestinian dress featuring tatreez embroidery by designer Hiba Abdelkarim, showcasing the nation's cultural heritage.

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