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A Moroccan wins the People's Choice at Miss Arab USA 2015

Monday, 24 August 2015

The Moroccan Meriem Khouy won last weekend in Pennsylvania the People's Choice award at the election of Miss Arab US 2015. Chosen from 18 candidates in the running, the Moroccan was crowned after winning the public vote.

The young woman has expressed, in her statement picked her pride in being Arab and highlighted the support of her community of origin. "The exceptional love that my community showed for me inspires me every day to well represent the others. " said the young winner.

This native of Tangier has studied at the International Higher Institute of Tourism (ISIT) before leaving in 2011 to settle in Los Angeles, California.

As to her future plans, the young woman said she wants to "devote her time to helping children who suffer in the Arab world and the United States," further stating "I know I cannot change the world, but I am confident that I can change the world of others. "

The beauty pageant winner also hopes to fight, through education, against stereotypes for a better understanding of the Arab community in North America.

To recall, the Miss Arab US is held annually to bring together Arabs in the celebration of the Arab cultural heritage in the United States.

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