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Politics in fashion: Luxury brands react to Gaza crisis
From L'Oréal's controversy involving model Amena Khan to Chanel's significant financial pledge, the fashion industry is deeply entwined in political discourse amid Gaza conflict.
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Arab designer labels stir up $29bn GCC luxury market
Luxury goods business in the MENA region is seeing a reorganization, surprising market experts, as homegrown brands challenge the hegemony of high-end Western labels. -
Russia boycott echoes in UAE retail market
Chanel stores in the UAE reportedly refused to sell products to Russian customers unless they signed a document committing not to use the products in Russia. -
Russia threatens Ukraine ‘statehood’ as sanctions tighten
Since Russia's invasion 10 days ago, the economic and humanitarian toll of the war has spiraled, sending more than one million people fleeing Ukraine. Officials have reported hundreds of civilians killed. -
Visa, Master card suspend operation in Russia
The cards would continue to work on Russian territory because all payments in Russia are made through a national system and do not depend on foreign systems.