{"id":52866,"date":"2025-01-28T08:57:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/advertising\/campaigns-from-the-middle-east-when-insight-culture-and-social-movements-take-the-stage-by-ira-nazarova-the-spotlight-team\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T08:57:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:57:35","slug":"campaigns-from-the-middle-east-when-insight-culture-and-social-movements-take-the-stage-by-ira-nazarova-the-spotlight-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=52866","title":{"rendered":"Campaigns from the Middle East: When Insight, Culture, and Social Movements Take the Stage | by Ira Nazarova | The Spotlight Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"6462\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Campaigns from the Middle East: When Insight, Culture, and Social Movements Take the Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne mw mx paragraph-image\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"nf ng fj nh bh ni\">\n<div class=\"mw mx my\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source data-testid=\"og\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*FJ2K_DyQH1NtQRRnYm70Dg.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><img alt=\"\" class=\"bh ky nj c\" width=\"700\" height=\"515\" loading=\"eager\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"a89b\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">For many years, multinational agencies based in the Middle East have demonstrated great work in the region. There\u2019s something fascinating about the advertising executives and creatives who work in this unique location, particularly the Levant, Gulf, and North African regions. <br \/>While they share a language and culture, several Arab countries have multi-faceted, global outlooks, particularly with respect to the executions of ad campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Lynx<\/a> is one of the largest and most successful ad industry festivals in the region, giving all these regional agencies the opportunity to showcase their work. We\u2019ve been baffled by the extravagance of the EFFIEs, the Clios, and Cannes, but now we feel it\u2019s time to shine the spotlight on this unique market and showcase the creative ambitions of these Arab countries and their impact at an international level. If there\u2019s one thing that these campaigns have in common, it would be the power of insight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne mw mx paragraph-image\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"nf ng fj nh bh ni\">\n<div class=\"mw mx nl\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source data-testid=\"og\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*7_rUGwFY-mMVDwtj5PLuxg.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><img alt=\"\" class=\"bh ky nj c\" width=\"700\" height=\"324\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"953d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">And if you thought that diversity only exists at US-based festivals and award presentations, then you must go to Dubai Lynx. The award ceremony convenes top creatives, the world\u2019s smartest brands, the sharpest marketers, fledgling start-ups, and everyone in between in a sparkling setting where they can learn, network, and celebrate creativity in communications. There you will witness a spectrum of creatives from around the world, converging on this global mecca of technology, advertising, and media. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the Grand Prix winners.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/design\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Truck Art Childfinder<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne mw mx paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"mw mx nm\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1270\/format:webp\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 1270w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 635px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source data-testid=\"og\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1270\/1*lcHTrLgwVHODkY7jHgmXEg.png 1270w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 635px\"\/><img alt=\"\" class=\"bh ky nj c\" width=\"635\" height=\"438\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"f5af\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Design, Outdoor, Print &amp; Outdoor Craft, and Direct Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saddened by the fact that thousands of children go missing in Pakistan every year, Berger Paints teamed up with BBDO Lahore to utilize local trucks \u2014 common vehicles that pass by on the road on an average day in the streets of Lahore \u2014 and truck art, a big admiration from an arts perspective. BBDO took advantage of this popular cultural art form and used it to benefit an important cause. In a fascinating usage of outdoor media, instead of going for the typical billboards, the agency thought of a more cost-efficient and visually appealing medium that would send the message effectively. Only a week after the campaign launched, three children were recovered because people responded to the phone number painted on a truck. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/integrated\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Blank Edition<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"9540\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">PR Integrated, Print &amp; Publishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne\"\/>\n<p id=\"1f80\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">For over six months in 2018, Lebanon was without a president and government officials were in constant conflict, leaving the country with no political stability. Lebanon has always been known for its hospitable atmosphere, historical culture, and ethnic and religious diversity. Beautiful elements were rarely portrayed in the media, due to the major political hype being constantly represented in the media. An-Nahar, the country\u2019s premier newspaper, decided to take a stand and put an end to negative press and the constant conflict published by political parties in print, social, and broadcast outlets. Instead, they decided to publish an edition of purely blank pages. They kept their social media platforms blank as well. The result: people started writing their own thoughts on the blank pages, reinforcing the message that they were \u201cnot going to work if we are not getting a president or political stability.\u201d Given the Lebanese people\u2019s innate rebellious and activist souls, they did not waste a moment in speaking up and applauding An-Nahar\u2019s support of the cause and role in encouraging the Lebanese people to speak their minds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"f175\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/interactive\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hailstorm in Istanbu<\/a>l<\/p>\n<p id=\"8887\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Interactive Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne\"\/>\n<p id=\"672f\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">One of the most astonishing things about certain Middle Eastern countries is their cultural behavior and reactions to certain events. In this case, when a major hailstorm hit Istanbul, Turkey in June 2017 and damaged many cars, citizens learned to take precautions. The following year, when news reports announced the onset of another similar storm, the people of Istanbul started putting rugs and carpets all over their cars to avoid damage, a culturally specific behavior of the Turkish people that you wouldn\u2019t expect of US or UK citizens. Ikea took clever advantage of that insight by promoting their own carpets, draped on parked cars, a movement that spurred great hype on Instagram \u2014 over 2M engagements. This campaign naturally deserves the Interactive Prize, given its culturally insightful approach.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6e18\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/gp4g\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Zero tolerance ribbon<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a88\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Grand Prix for Good<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne\"\/>\n<p id=\"ed5e\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a common practice in many Middle Eastern countries, particularly Egypt, constituting major abuse. Over 200 million girls have been affected by this harsh tradition without their consent. Combining awareness of the reprehensible practice with the idea of consent and saying NO to such practices, the Zero Tolerance Ribbon has been created as a movement to stand against FGM. It started as a simple symbol of the word \u201cNO\u201d in Arabic and then evolved into a practice introduced in hospitals and other organizations that encourages and supports parents to sign a form with their commitment that their daughters will not receive the FGM procedure. The result: over 500 pledges for the movement and 7 countries using the ribbon that have presented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 2019.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7a5f\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/health\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">RX prescription stickers<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"b805\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Healthcare Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne\"\/>\n<p id=\"e57a\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">Dubai has over 750,000 blue collar workers from many different South Asian countries. Many of these workers are illiterate and cannot read basic English instructions, specifically when it comes to taking the daily medications that are pivotal to their health. Dubai Health Authority devised an effective and simple strategy to introduce in pharmacies and health care centers \u2014 RX prescription stickers: simple instructions with visual directions that indicate when and how many pills to take on a weekly basis, as directed by the patient\u2019s pharmacist or doctor. With the addition of these stickers, patients can understand the instructions and maintain their health in a good state.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ebec\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><a class=\"af nk\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dubailynx.com\/winners\/2019\/media\/\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">AL UMOBUWAH: Putting \u201cMum\u201d into \u201cParenthood\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"2181\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\"><strong class=\"lz mv\">Media Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"mz na nb nc nd ne\"\/>\n<p id=\"7e53\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">Touching the Arabic language and changing words to support a cause in the region is a challenging and risky step. One of the things that we really admire about the creatives in Arab-based agencies is their boldness about stepping up, taking on this challenge, and acknowledging the consequences. FP7 Dubai partnered with Babyshop to re-consider the Arabic word \u201cparenting\u201d \u2014 \u201cObuwah\u201d \u2014 which actually translates as \u201cfatherhood.\u201d This is just one example of many Arabic words where the masculine adjective or pronoun takes precedence and dominance. In this campaign, the agency defied the norm by inventing a word that represents equality between the sexes: \u201cUmobuwah,\u201d a combination of fatherhood and motherhood. This statement that that Arabic should be a gender-neutral language that supports equality represents a social movement that has been growing in the Middle East for the past few years. This challenge was a risk, but the new word got the praise it deserved: many news and schools promoted it, with 200 million people reached and over 2.3 million media impressions earned, not only in Dubai but throughout the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d44b\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">The beauty of this campaign is the cause itself, which reflects unity among people from different Arab regions, who are fighting a cultural battle based on enduring values that they share and cherish.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a9fd\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph lw lx ly lz b ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu lr bk\">The Spotlight Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Campaigns from the Middle East: When Insight, Culture, and Social Movements Take the Stage For many years, multinational agencies based in the Middle East have demonstrated great work in the region. 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