Dylan Tatlises, Mai Selim and Issam Karika shine as judges of Miss Arab Europe 2025 in Istanbul

The Turkish city of Istanbul witnessed the launch of the Miss Arab Europe 2025 selection ceremony in a dazzling atmosphere at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Istanbul Valley.

تThe ceremony was held under the supervision of Dr. Hanan Nasr, President of the Miss Arab Foundation, Vice President Souad Al-Saadi, and the strategic partner, Turkish businessman Abdullah Kraish, owner of Right Way Holding, and sponsored by the official sponsor, EgyptAir, in a legendary party that kept the Turkish community awake until the morning hours.

The ceremony was presented by the star Shorouk Sharawati and the Belgian media personality Manal Afafid, and the Turkish star Dylan Getak Tatlises lit up, along with the Arab star Mai Selim and the Egyptian star Issam Karika.

The judging panel also included an elite group of prominent figures from various fields, including Dr. Saba Hamwi, a plastic surgeon, Dr. Fatima Musa, journalist Zakaria Al-Fahham, the competition’s agent in Lebanon, the businesswoman Nour Buwayda, the competition’s agent in Tunisia, the businessman Salam Al-Eidani, the competition’s agent in Iraq, and Farida Arena. The competition agent in Germany, Futtaim Al Shamsi, the competition agent in the Emirates, and the Belgian beauty expert Kian Heba.

This year’s crown was snatched by Spanish-Moroccan Maysa Alloush after intense competition with 14 contestants from various European countries. Frenchwoman Zainab Kalfi came as first runner-up, while Italian Iman Magdy took the title of second runner-up.

The German Yousra Abu Hamda won the Miss Arab Europe “Top Model” title, Hend Ben Ali won the Miss Arab Europe “Top Model” title, and Sakina Ben Amroush Belgium won the Miss Arab Peace Pageant.

The ceremony also witnessed the crowning of a number of queens with titles for their countries, including Lilia Berhart, Miss Arab in Belgium, Amira Retal, Miss Arab in Germany, Nahid Bouchisha, Miss Arab in France, and Lubna Samhoud, Miss Arab in Britain.

The ceremony was distinguished by high-end fashion shows, as international designer Maher Ghalayini, owner of the “Mambo” brand, presented a collection of dazzling evening dresses, while Moroccan fashion designer Sabreen Maher caught the eye by displaying a charming Moroccan caftan.

The ceremony also witnessed a remarkable artistic presence from the Belgian star Zain and the Moroccan Cozy, in addition to the presentation of the crown created by jewelry designer Hossam Habib from the “Zumrud” brand, and the star Mai Selim was decorated by the Turkish make-up artist Melissa Janklich, and Dr. Raad Al-Banna presented “Charme Paris” cosmetics. Beauty gifts for queens and attendees.

Dr. stated. Hanan Nasr said that the winner of the Miss Arab Europe 2025 title will represent the European continent in the Miss Arab World competition that will be held in Egypt next August, where contestants from five continents will participate.