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Congratulations, ambassadors!

Selected for their dedication and passion, these APID appointees will represent Dubai.

APID Ambassadors

The APID (Association of Professional Interior Designers) Middle East has appointed ambassadors for the 13th IFI General Assembly and Congress in Dubai in 2019. Scheduled to be held at the Westin Hotel Al Habtour City, Dubai, the ambassadors were selected due to their prominence in the design scene and the extent to which they have helped the region meet its design goals.  Ambassadors include: Esra Lemmens, Laura Bielecki, Omaima Ibrahim Mohammed Alrebati, Alison Grace-Gahan, Jane Muff, Faisal Ali Raisi, Ayida al Riami, Maja Kozel, Indu Varanasi, Pallavi Dean, Dr. Gamal el Samanoudy, Carlos Montana, Dr. Nagla Mahmoud, Kristin Lee, Juan Roldan, Annamaria Lambri, Roman Lafner, Samiha Al Hashimi and Darshan Shetty.

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