DUBAI – Mariam Mohamed, a 26-year-old Emirati fashion student and women’s empowerment advocate, has been crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025, according to The News citing Khaleej Times.
Selected from hundreds of contestants, Mariam will make history as the first Emirati woman to represent the UAE on the global Miss Universe stage when the pageant takes place next month in Thailand. “The UAE has given me the confidence to dream big,” Mariam said after her crowning. “I want to be a voice for women who are ambitious, curious, and driven. Miss Universe UAE is not just about beauty — it is about impact.”
Holding a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Sydney and currently studying fashion design at ESMOD Dubai, Mariam combines academia, creativity, and advocacy. Her mission focuses on fighting poverty, empowering women, and fostering communities of love and peace.
A passionate supporter of sustainability, she has designed eco-friendly fashion, contributed to charitable programs such as Ramadan Aman and The Giving Family Initiative, and represented the UAE in international women’s entrepreneurship projects.
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Blending heritage with innovation, Mariam embraces Emirati traditions like falconry and camel riding while championing modern causes such as global cultural exchange and environmental awareness. She aims to showcase the UAE’s values of empowerment, sustainability, and progress at Miss Universe 2025.
Poppy Capella, the national director of Miss Universe UAE, praised Mariam’s selection, saying: “She distinguished herself not only with her eloquence and vision but also through her ability to represent the UAE’s heritage, empowerment, and global perspective. Her academic excellence, advocacy, and cultural pride make her the ideal candidate to carry our nation’s flag.”
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Capella added that over 950 contestants applied for the competition this year. “The Miss Universe UAE 2025 journey was guided by a fair, transparent, and rigorous process,” she said. “Every finalist brought extraordinary talent, intelligence, and heart to the competition. The UAE is a nation where women rise as leaders, changemakers, and ambassadors shaping a brighter global future.”
Roma Riaz to Represent Pakistan
In a parallel announcement, Roma Riaz was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025, and will represent Pakistan at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
Expressing her joy on Instagram, Roma wrote: “This crown isn’t just mine — it belongs to every girl who dares to dream beyond limits. I’m so proud to represent the beauty, strength, and heart of Pakistan on the Miss Universe stage.”
According to the Miss Universe Pakistan organization, Roma embodies “the pride, resilience, and grace of a nation ready to shine on the global stage.”