Maldives' historic first participation in Miss Universe 2024 ended with Maryam Shaina Naseem not making it to the Top 30 finalists. Held in Mexico City, the event highlighted global talent, with representatives from 130 nations competing for the prestigious crown. Despite her elimination, Maryam’s participation marked a significant milestone for the Maldives, showcasing the nation's cultural pride on an international platform.  

The Top 30 finalists, a group representing excellence in beauty, advocacy, and talent, were:  

- France: Indira Ampiot, 20  
- India: Rhea Singha, 19  
- Serbia: Ivana Trišić, 30  
- Vietnam: Kỳ Duyên Nguyễn, 28  
- Puerto Rico: Jennifer Colón, 36  
- Nigeria* Chidimma Adetshina, 23  
- Canada: Ashley Callingbull, 35  
- Cuba: Marianela Ancheta, 31  
- China: Jia Qi, 26  
- Japan: Kaya Chakrabortty, 23  
- Egypt: Logina Salah, 34  
- Mexico: María Fernanda Beltrán, 24  
- Argentina: Magalí Benejam, 29  
- Thailand: Suchata Chuangsri, 21  
- Peru: Tatiana Calmell, 30  
- Macau: Cassandra Chiu, 23  
- Philippines: Chelsea Manalo, 25  
- Ecuador: Mara Topić, 30  
- Bolivia: Juliana Barrientos, 27  
- Malaysia: Sandra Lim, 23  
- Russia: Valentina Alekseeva, 18  
- Aruba: Anouk Eman, 32  
- Finland: Matilda Wirtavuori, 24  
- Dominican Republic: Celinee Santos, 24  
- Cambodia: Davin Prasath, 33  
- Nicaragua: Geyssell García, 29  
- Denmark: Victoria Kjær Theilvig, 21  
- Venezuela: Ileana Márquez, 28  
- Zimbabwe: Sakhile Dube, 28  
- Chile: Emilia Dides, 25  

Maryam’s journey was celebrated internationally but received mixed reactions back home, where the government expressed disapproval, citing cultural values. Despite this, her participation serves as inspiration for future generations of Maldivian talent to engage with global platforms.