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Arabian Gulf Cup logo puts designer Wissam Shawkat under the spotlight

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BASRA: Stepping out of Basra International Airport, the first thing that welcomes all air travelers into the city is a sculpture of a colorful logo of the city designed for the Arabian Gulf Cup.

Its elegance is in its simplicity: the word Basra, written in majestic English and Arabic calligraphy, separated by a palm tree — Basra’s most famous export.

In a city more used to having tacky political posters plastered around town, the logo really stands out as a touch of grace.

Until this week, the designer of the logo had been unknown, but after posting it on his Instagram, it was discovered to be the prestigious Wissam Shawkat.

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