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Saudi Arabia Takes Lead Role at Arab Fashion Council

Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud and Layla Issa Abuzaid will lead the council’s activities. By Natalie Theodosi on December 18, 2017 LONDON — The Arab Fashion Council is opening a new regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in a bid to develop a sustainable fashion infrastructure in the country, WWD has learned. An announcement is expected today. The nonprofit organization, which represents 22 Arab countries, is spearheading a long-term strategy that aims to fuel the growth of the…

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UAE National Day: 15 Emirati faces you should know

As the country celebrates it’s 46th year, Gulf News tabloid! highlights Emiratis who are shaping the contemporary identity of the nation 18:03 November 29, 2017 PATH BREAKERS These thought leaders are changing perceptions of the Middle East Rafeaa Al Hajsi From plus size supermodels to modest breakout stars, it has been a great year for diversity on the world’s catwalks. Setting the runways ablaze here in the UAE is Al Hajsi. From walking for Lebanese…

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Arab Fashion Week is playing a considerable role in reshaping perceptions of 21st-century

Arab Fashion Week is playing a considerable role in reshaping perceptions of 21st-century The biannual fashion weeks hosted in New York, London, Milan, and Paris have dominated the industry calendar for decades. In recent years, however, a clutch of new contenders have emerged, including Dubai, where Arab Fashion Week begins tomorrow. The five-day event is a predictably glitzy affair, showcasing talent from the 22 countries that make up the Arab League. Plenty of emerging Western designers…

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