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Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for first time with contestant Rumy Alqahtani

Rumy-Al-Qahtani-Miss-Universe-Saudi-Arabia Ahmed Mohamed / ES Composite Evening Standard By Lydia Chantler-Hicks Saudi Arabia is to take part in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time.

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