Saudi Arabia which is world famous for its Islamic pilgrimage, Mecca and Medina and also oil. Nowadays it is also becoming popular for its changing social dynamics. In a first Rumi Alqahatani will represent Saudi Arabia in Miss Universe competition which is going to be held on 17th September in Mexico.
Who is Rumi Alqahatani?
She is a model and content creator from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is known for empowering women of Saudi Arabia. She has also won the competition of Miss Saudi Arabia and also represented the country in Miss Europe, Miss Arab Peace.
Why Rumi Alqahatani participation matters?
Saudi Arabia, once known for its orthodox Islamic ideologies where women are not allowed to participate in public, to drive, to travel without male counterpart. But after the introduction of Prince Mohammad bin Salman the dynamics have changed now women are more liberated than earlier, they can drive, they can participate in public activities, they can hold passport without male counterpart. All these initiatives are the part of Prince ‘s Vision 2030. In which he wants Saudi Arabia to be known for its progressive outlook.
