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November 15, 2021
Sammy Yahia, Israel Ministry of Tourism Director for Philippines and India
The Miss Universe Organization, the Israel Ministry of Tourism and the city of Eilat announced that the 70th Miss Universe competition will air live from Eilat, Israel on December 12. Israeli singer and international star, Noa Kirel, will perform at the competition.
This year's pageant will also feature two other contestants from the region: Miss Universe United Arab Emirates and Miss Universe Morocco. This will mark the first time that a delegate from the United Arab Emirates has competed in the competition. Additionally, Miss Universe Morocco returns to the competition for the first time in over four decades.
"Despite the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic placed in our path, we knew how to maintain the balance between health and the economy, to bring tourism back to Israel and we wish to welcome Filipinos again," said Sammy Yahia, Israel Ministry of Tourism Director for the Philippines and India.
The Miss Universe contestants are set to explore Eilat, Israel.
"The Miss Universe pageant is without doubt an important and significant event," he added.
The contestants will arrive in Israel ahead of the competition to explore all the host country has to offer, beginning in Jerusalem and ending their trip in Eilat, where the competition will take place.
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) Beatrice Gomez together with MUPh Board of directors had a meeting with the representatives of Israel Ministry of Tourism and Israel Embassy. Present in the meeting with Gomez were Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss, Deputy Chief of Mission Nir Balzam, Israel Ministry of Tourism Marketing Manager Philippine office Anna Oraiza Aban, MUPh Communications Director Voltaire Tayag, MUPh National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee, MUPh Creative Director Jonas Gafud and Design Council Head Albert Andrada.
(From left) Miss Universe Philippines Creative Director Jonas Gafud, Israel Ministry of Tourism Marketing Manager Philippine office Anna Aban, MUPh National Director Shamcey Supsup, Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss, Miss Universe Philippines Bea Gomez, Deputy Chief of Mission Nir Balzam, MUPh Communication Director Voltaire Tayag, and Miss Universe Philippine Board of Director Albert Andrada.
"The visit to Israel is an opportunity to experience the so many aspects of the country — the holy land, history, culture, innovation, cuisine and night life" said Ambassador Fluss.
He also emphasized the special relations between Israel and the Philippines and wished Gomez good luck in the competition.
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