Saudi Arabia Makes History with First Miss Universe Participation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Miss Universe 2024 |
| Location | Mexico |
| Participant | Rumi Alqahtani (First Saudi Arabian contestant) |
| Background of Participant | 27-year-old model and influencer from Riyadh; titles include Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Arab World Peace 2021, Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia) |
| Current Miss Universe | Shennis Palacios of Nicaragua |
| Saudi Arabia's Initiatives | Efforts towards liberalization under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud; women allowed to drive, attend mixed-gender events, apply for passports without male guardians |
| Economic Diversification | Aiming to attract over 150 million tourists by 2030; development of Qiddiya entertainment city; bids for 2034 men's FIFA World Cup; liquor sale to non-Muslim diplomats in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter |
| Other Pageant News | Krystyna Pyszkova of Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024 on 9 March 2024 in Mumbai, India |
| Key Facts about Saudi Arabia | Capital: Riyadh; King: Salman of Saudi Arabia; Currency: Saudi Riyal |