Mariam Mohamed, a 26-27-year-old Emirati fashion student and former national pageant titleholder, has been crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025. She will make history as the first Emirati woman to represent the United Arab Emirates at the Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Thailand next year. Her win marks a milestone moment in the country’s evolving presence on the global pageant stage.
Who is Mariam Mohamed? Miss Universe UAE 2025
Mariam Mohamed (Instagram handle @mimim7md1) was officially announced as Miss Universe UAE 2025 after a national selection process that drew hundreds of applicants. She is a 26 years old fashion student, and has previously held national pageant titles and placements including appearances and honors in regional pageants. Mariam has said she wants to be “a voice for women” and to use the platform for impact beyond beauty.Her coronation was the culmination of a national selection process, where contestants from across the UAE competed in multiple rounds of interviews, presentations, and cultural showcases. Mariam’s poise, confidence, and charisma stood out, earning her the historic title of Miss Universe UAE 2025.
UAE’s entry into the global pageant arena
The UAE has recently launched its official Miss Universe UAE national pageant, creating an organized platform for Emirati women to compete internationally. Mariam Mohamed’s win marks the first time the UAE will have an official representative at Miss Universe, signaling the country’s growing presence in global pageantry. This achievement is a milestone for Emirati culture, showcasing the nation’s commitment to celebrating talent, ambition, and international representation. It also opens doors for more young women in the UAE to pursue global opportunities in pageantry and related fields.
Has the UAE ever had representatives in global beauty pageants before?
The UAE’s national Miss Universe franchise is new (announced in 2024) and the country has only recently begun sending contestants to Miss Universe and other global pageants under formal national selection licences. In late 2024 the UAE crowneverse UAE winner in a separate process; the establishment of an ongoing national contest and the 2025 title are part of this new chapter for the UAE on the global pageant map. Previous Emirati winners in regional contests (and entrants to other international pageants) have slowly built the country’s presence in the pageant world.
Miss Universe 2025 — Dates, venue and what happens if she wins
Miss Universe 2025 is scheduled for 21 November 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall (Pak Kret, Nonthaburi) in the Thailand/Bangkok area. The global event will feature contestants from around the world and a packed schedule (preliminaries, national costume, interviews, and the final coronation night). If Mariam wins: A Miss Universe victory for Mariam would be historic on multiple levels, she would be the UAE’s first Miss Universe and likely the first Emirati titleholder to win the global crown. A win would:
- amplify Emirati representation on a major global stage,
- boost cultural visibility and tourism interest, and
- create a platform for Mariam’s stated causes (women’s empowerment, cultural diplomacy).
Training and media rounds, national costume reveal, interviews, charity and public-appearance schedule, fans can stay updated via Miss Universe UAE’s official Instagram and X accounts, Mariam’s verified social pages, and major UAE news outlets for behind-the-scenes coverage and event updates. Mariam Mohamed’s crowning is not just a personal achievement but also a national milestone. It represents the UAE stepping confidently onto the international pageant stage, giving Emirati women a platform to shine globally. Her participation is a celebration of talent, ambition, and cultural pride, inspiring the next generation of women in the UAE to pursue their dreams fearlessly.