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AFRICA FASHION WEEK MIDDLE EAST WELCOME AFRICA FASHION WEEK MIDDLE EAST c e L e b r at i n G o u r r eG i o n s ta L e n t On a mission to bridge the gap between local desire for originality in fashion and provide much-needed exposure for African and Middle Eastern fashion aesthetics, 12 COVERED | MAR 20 Dubai-based businesswomen – Aser Levron, Dina Yassin and Badrriya Henry – have embarked on a journey to launch Africa Fashion Week Middle East (AFWME). The inaugural edition of the fashion extravaganza will take place October 2020 in Dubai. Revolving around technology, innovation and sustainability. The event will serve as a sustainable platform for fashion made in Africa and the Middle East whilst keeping in mind the local trend-savvy cosmopolitan population.