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Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors

The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Hanaa Ben Abdesslem for Harper's Bazaar Arabia | Photo: Michelle Ferrara, Michelleferrara.com
By
  • Louise Nichol

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

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