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Typographic Matchmaking Launch in Dubai

Lecture, book signing, and exhibition

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For those of you in or near Dubai, you are welcome to join us for this multi-faceted event at the American University in Dubai. Attendance is free of charge and the book will be available for sale at the exhibition venue. RSVP to Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFares.

This event will also be later taking place in Beirut on the 15th of December. We will keep you posted about the details in due time.

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