Mawadda Nour from Saudi Arabia responds to questions from one of the judges as Arab contestants compete during "Miss Arab World 2009" pageant in Cairo, November 11, 2009. Sixteen contestants were competing for the title. Picture taken November 11, 2009. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Mawadda Nour from Saudi Arabia responds to questions from one of the judges as Arab contestants compete during "Miss Arab World 2009" pageant in Cairo, November 11, 2009. Sixteen contestants were competing for the title. Picture taken November 11, 2009.

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