The Miss Universe United Arab Emirates organization was all set to host the first ever coronation ceremony for the Miss Universe UAE 2021 pageant on 7th November 2021, but due to time constraints the live coronation night was cancelled last minute.

The organization posted a statement on their social media, which said, “The Miss Universe UAE Organization would like to announce the cancellation of the live coronation night of the Miss Universe UAE on Sunday, November 7, 2021 due to time constraint. Please watch this space for further news and updates.”

The organization was supposed to reveal the names of the Top 30 finalists ahead of the historic night, but had only revealed 26 contestants so far in two weeks. Entry for the pageant was open to all female residents between the ages of 18 and 28 who have lived in the UAE for more than three years. Following the audition, 30 contestants were supposed to be named for the main event. The winner of Miss Universe UAE will advance to the international stage, the 70th edition of the Miss Universe, held in Israel in December, 2021.

The members of the council included, Josh Yugen, President and National Director, and the Founder and CEO of Yugen Group and XPEDITION Magazine, Alaf Meky, Head of Charities and Philanthropy, Zel Ali, Head of Compassion and Empowerment, Sharihan Al Mashary, Head of Communications and also the first-ever female Emirati Hotel GM in the UAE, Maggie Wilson, Creative Consultant and Furne Amato, Head of Creatives, Fashion and Design.