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How should global luxury firms navigate a destabilized Middle East?

March 4, 2026

Aerial vista of Dubai's Palm Island, one of numerous developments across the UAE that target the wealthy and UHNW for the quality of life. Image credit: Shutterstock, Tjancy Aerial vista of Dubai's Palm Island, one of numerous developments across the UAE that target the wealthy and UHNW for the quality of life. Image credit: Shutterstock, Tjancy

 

By Mickey Alam Khan

I’m certain this issue will be raised at Luxury Roundtable’s April 15 Luxury Women Leaders Summit in New York, but what impact will the Iran War have on the luxury business’ prospects across the Middle East?

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