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Of the 300 candidates, a shortlist of 30 will be revealed on October 20, while the final show will held at La Perle on November 7

Miss Universe UAE contenders at Bagatelle restaurant in Fairmont Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

The first casting on October 15 whittled down thousands of aspirants to 300

The panel of 10 judges, including Josh Yugen, president and national director of Miss Universe UAE, centre

The audition involved a strut down the runway and a Q&A round

Emirati contenders Aamna Alidi and Aya Albalooshi. The Miss Universe UAE competition is open to citizens and residents between 18 and 28 years of age

Each contestant was asked but the one question: 'Why do you deserve to be a part of the history of the UAE?'

The panellists interact with one of the contestants

Yugen said the judges are 'looking for someone who is the epitome of kindness'

By allowing all residents to participate, Miss Universe UAE hopes to promote 'inclusion and individuality'

The contenders include aspiring doctors and pilots, as well as models, students, cabin crew and martial artists

Of the 300 candidates, a shortlist of 30 will be revealed on October 20, while the final show will held at La Perle on November 7

Miss Universe UAE contenders at Bagatelle restaurant in Fairmont Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

The first casting on October 15 whittled down thousands of aspirants to 300

The panel of 10 judges, including Josh Yugen, president and national director of Miss Universe UAE, centre

The audition involved a strut down the runway and a Q&A round

Emirati contenders Aamna Alidi and Aya Albalooshi. The Miss Universe UAE competition is open to citizens and residents between 18 and 28 years of age

Each contestant was asked but the one question: 'Why do you deserve to be a part of the history of the UAE?'

The panellists interact with one of the contestants

Yugen said the judges are 'looking for someone who is the epitome of kindness'

By allowing all residents to participate, Miss Universe UAE hopes to promote 'inclusion and individuality'

The contenders include aspiring doctors and pilots, as well as models, students, cabin crew and martial artists

Of the 300 candidates, a shortlist of 30 will be revealed on October 20, while the final show will held at La Perle on November 7

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November 10, 2021

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