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Arab World Institute Names New Chief After Scandal
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: Anne-Claire Legendre replaces Jack Lang as head of the Arab World Institute following Epstein-linked controversy.
WHO: Anne-Claire Legendre
WHAT: Named new head of the Arab World Institute
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM ET
WHERE: Paris
WHY: Previous head resigned over links to Jeffrey Epstein
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