zidanetribal wrote:Since USA and UAE are political allies, a MIss Universe from UAE can be a welcome change. Since they will debut, we really cannot say what are their chances to win the crown. It's always 50-50. My only concern is if she tours the US she might experience backlash due to being from an Arab nation. A similar scenario already happened when Margaret Gardiner won in 1978. At that time South Africa was controversial due to its apartheid policy and she suffered the backlash even though she is against apartheid. A Miss Universe from UAE might suffer the same fate due to being Arab and Americans always associate Arab with Islam (though I think other countries won't mind it).
JamesCedricLim wrote:With UAE participation to the pageant, it will definitely open doors to more sponsors for Miss Universe. The addition of Miss Universe UAE will be a big boost to the MUO. So many factors are favoring MUO. They can explore Dubai even more to advertise their pageant to the Arab World. Use the many WORLD Class facilities of Dubai to MUO advantages.
One Billionaire Emirati can launch or sponsor the Miss Universe pageant next year.
Fany wrote:JamesCedricLim wrote:With UAE participation to the pageant, it will definitely open doors to more sponsors for Miss Universe. The addition of Miss Universe UAE will be a big boost to the MUO. So many factors are favoring MUO. They can explore Dubai even more to advertise their pageant to the Arab World. Use the many WORLD Class facilities of Dubai to MUO advantages.
One Billionaire Emirati can launch or sponsor the Miss Universe pageant next year.
I won’t be surprised if Dubai hosts Miss Universe next year or 2.
Fany wrote:zidanetribal wrote:Since USA and UAE are political allies, a MIss Universe from UAE can be a welcome change. Since they will debut, we really cannot say what are their chances to win the crown. It's always 50-50. My only concern is if she tours the US she might experience backlash due to being from an Arab nation. A similar scenario already happened when Margaret Gardiner won in 1978. At that time South Africa was controversial due to its apartheid policy and she suffered the backlash even though she is against apartheid. A Miss Universe from UAE might suffer the same fate due to being Arab and Americans always associate Arab with Islam (though I think other countries won't mind it).
Rima Fakih did fine as an Arab Muslim Miss USA.
cindy_kato wrote:Fany wrote:zidanetribal wrote:Since USA and UAE are political allies, a MIss Universe from UAE can be a welcome change. Since they will debut, we really cannot say what are their chances to win the crown. It's always 50-50. My only concern is if she tours the US she might experience backlash due to being from an Arab nation. A similar scenario already happened when Margaret Gardiner won in 1978. At that time South Africa was controversial due to its apartheid policy and she suffered the backlash even though she is against apartheid. A Miss Universe from UAE might suffer the same fate due to being Arab and Americans always associate Arab with Islam (though I think other countries won't mind it).
Rima Fakih did fine as an Arab Muslim Miss USA.
cindy_kato wrote:Fany wrote:zidanetribal wrote:Since USA and UAE are political allies, a MIss Universe from UAE can be a welcome change. Since they will debut, we really cannot say what are their chances to win the crown. It's always 50-50. My only concern is if she tours the US she might experience backlash due to being from an Arab nation. A similar scenario already happened when Margaret Gardiner won in 1978. At that time South Africa was controversial due to its apartheid policy and she suffered the backlash even though she is against apartheid. A Miss Universe from UAE might suffer the same fate due to being Arab and Americans always associate Arab with Islam (though I think other countries won't mind it).
Rima Fakih did fine as an Arab Muslim Miss USA.
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