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Leadership Communication Advisory In Belgium.

Brussels is the crossroads where national coalition bargaining, European Commission policy-making, NATO defence planning and Walloon and Flemish language politics converge under relentless media and institutional scrutiny; within that environment, leadership must coordinate messaging with regulators and market infrastructures such as the National Bank of Belgium, the FSMA and Euronext Brussels to avoid costly misunderstandings. Kevin Abdulrahman is the Leadership Communication advisor who helps leaders translate policy positions for ministers, major employers and the public, anticipating the financial, regulatory and reputational costs if communications fail and ensuring alignment across ministries, Brussels institutions and international partners.

This advisory covers:

Leadership Communication Advisory For EU Institutional And Regulatory Stakeholders
Leadership Communication Advisory For Supervisory Board And Governance Accountability
Leadership Communication Advisory For Organisational Transformation And Social Dialogue
Leadership Communication Advisory For Federal And Regional Parliamentary Engagement
Leadership Communication Advisory For International Platform And Multilateral Representation
Leadership Communication Advisory For Multilingual And Cross-Community Leadership Contexts

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What Mohamed Al Hashemi Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

Mohamed Al Hashemi

CEO, Union Coop (publicly traded) · Board Member
Harvard Business School · Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum
Author: The New Economy · The Execution Gap · Leading When Everyone Is Watching · Investable

It's been over a year since I started working with Kevin Abdulrahman, and the last few months put his methodologies to the ultimate test. Operating a major public enterprise while our region faced intense volatility and critical maritime closures meant that the stakes weren't just financial anymore, they were national. Let alone leading by communication during uncertainty.

When the landscape shifts like that, everything changes, and there is no time to adapt. You're either ready, or not.

You aren't just handling standard corporate updates, or board meetings. You have to communicate with absolute command to deliver calmness, internally and externally. Every single word you say has massive weight that could go either way.

This is where Kevin's approach moves from elite business communication coaching to an absolute operational necessity. He doesn't give you a script. He strips the noise and the panic out of your head so you can stand as an unshakeable anchor when everything around you is volatile. Not a one off - but a new default that you operate with.

Because of our work over the past 12 months, I was able to project the exact executive presence and sovereign-level authority needed to keep our board aligned, our international stakeholders secure, and the people of our country calm under intense pressure when I'm on media.

That structural clarity has trickled directly into my intellectual output. Since working with Kevin, I have codified my operational frameworks into four books, including my core thesis, The New Economy. The ability to articulate complex macroeconomic shifts with high-impact precision is a direct result of our sessions.

Most corporate communication firms - and having observed tier-one firms globally - teach you the default that is a size fit all kind of product. Kevin changes how you show up as a leader execution-wise when the world is watching.

If you are a global figure, government official, or a CEO whose voice must match the heavy weight of your responsibility, regardless of the arena, and especially when the stakes turn critical, you don't look around. You find the Panadol of your headache (as he taught me). And I won't name my Panadol :)

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01 - The Advisory

Why Belgium Principals Retain A Leadership Communication Advisor Of Record

Belgium occupies a singular position in the European leadership landscape. As the seat of the European Union's principal institutions — the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU — Brussels functions as a permanent stage on which organisational leaders must communicate with precision, authority, and strategic intent. Belgian principals operating within this environment, whether at the helm of BEL20-listed companies such as UCB, Solvay, Ageas, or AB InBev, or leading major public institutions such as the National Bank of Belgium or the Federal Public Service Economy, face a communication standard that is simultaneously local, European, and global. The density of multilateral stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and institutional audiences in Belgium means that leadership communication is never a peripheral concern — it is a core governance responsibility. Principals who retain a leadership communication advisor of record do so because they understand that how a message is constructed, sequenced, and delivered to a supervisory board, a parliamentary committee, or a European regulatory body carries consequences that no amount of technical preparation alone can mitigate. Beyond Brussels, the broader Belgian leadership environment presents its own structural complexity. The country's linguistic and cultural architecture — spanning Flemish, Walloon, and German-speaking communities — demands that leaders communicate with acute sensitivity to register, framing, and audience expectation. A chief executive addressing the Flemish business community through Voka or presenting before the Fédération des Entreprises de Belgique (FEB) must calibrate tone and substance in ways that differ meaningfully from a presentation to the European Banking Authority or a session before the Belgian Federal Parliament. Family-owned conglomerates, cooperative structures, and publicly listed multinationals each carry distinct communication cultures. Principals who retain ongoing leadership communication advisory are not seeking rehearsal support — they are securing a trusted counsel who understands the full architecture of their stakeholder environment, anticipates the moments where communication will be tested, and ensures that every high-stakes interaction reinforces rather than undermines their leadership authority.

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What His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani

First Qatari to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits
President of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum · International Speaker & Ambassador

The best investment you could ever make is to invest in yourself. As an international speaker and ambassador myself, I can tell you that the importance of speaking with impact is undeniable.

I've known Kevin for a number of years. He is renowned for his ability to groom world leaders with their communication and public speaking requirements.

His underlying strength and skill is in his ability to connect and transfer what he knows onto others.

02 - Why Kevin Abdulrahman

The Differentiators That Cannot Be Replicated.

Sovereign-tier clientele. Kevin advises Ministers, sovereign wealth fund leaders, listed-company CEOs, royal advisors and national spokespersons. 25+ years of practice at the level where one wrong word costs the country, not the quarter.
Built for real heat. Hostile cameras. Regulatory inquiry. Board crisis. Activist letters. Sovereign press conferences in two languages. The scenarios competitors cannot train because they have never been in the room.
The only advisor in this category who guarantees the outcome. Other firms sell hours, retainers or process and disclaim outcomes. Kevin delivers the result itself. The work is over when the moment lands, not when the time is used.
Active international keynote speaker. The #1 motivational keynote speaker across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. The voice work comes from daily live practice on global stages, not from a textbook or a former career.
Globally available, culturally fluent. Kevin operates across every major market globally. Fluent in the cultural, media and geopolitical context that shapes how authority is read in each region.
Confidentiality is absolute. The work is never published, never used as case study, never referenced without explicit written permission. The privacy of the engagement is its own guarantee.
Permanent capability. The voice the leader leaves with stays with them across every subsequent room. The engagement is finite. The capability is permanent.

Kevin Abdulrahman is not an option in crisis. He is the only level that matches your stake.

What James Bicknell Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

James Bicknell

Global CEO, BackLite Media · Campaign MENA Power List 2024

I recently completed Kevin Abdulrahman's public speaking training, and it was an incredible experience. Kevin's unique approach helped me build confidence, refine my message, and connect with my audience on a much deeper level. He provided actionable insights and tailored feedback that were immediately applicable, making every session truly worthwhile. I highly recommend Kevin for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills - he's a true master at what he does!

HIGH-STAKES LEADERSHIP CONTEXTS

High-Stakes Leadership Communication Contexts In Belgium

SUPERVISORY BOARD ENGAGEMENT

Supervisory Board And Audit Committee Communication

Belgium's corporate governance framework, shaped by the 2020 Belgian Code on Corporate Governance and enforced through the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), places significant communication demands on executive leadership. Principals presenting to supervisory boards of BEL20 companies or audit committees of regulated financial institutions must convey strategic clarity, risk awareness, and accountability in a format that satisfies both governance standards and board-level expectations. A leadership communication advisor ensures that the architecture of these presentations — the sequencing of information, the framing of uncertainty, and the handling of board challenge — reflects the authority and preparedness that institutional governance demands.

EU INSTITUTIONAL STAKEHOLDERS

Communication With EU Institutions And Regulatory Bodies

Leaders engaging with the European Commission's Directorates-General, appearing before European Parliament committees, or responding to inquiries from the European Central Bank or the European Banking Authority operate in an environment where communication missteps carry regulatory and reputational consequences that extend well beyond Belgium's borders. The multilingual, protocol-driven nature of EU institutional engagement requires principals to command not only their subject matter but also the specific communication conventions of each institution. Leadership communication advisory in this context focuses on message architecture, testimony preparation, and the strategic management of how a principal's position is understood across a diverse institutional audience.

FEDERAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Parliamentary And Government Stakeholder Communication

Belgium's federated political structure — encompassing the Federal Parliament, the Flemish Parliament, the Parliament of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, and the Brussels-Capital Region Parliament — creates a layered stakeholder environment that few other European countries replicate. Principals from major employers, infrastructure operators, or regulated industries who must communicate with ministers, parliamentary committees, or cabinet advisors across these levels require a communication approach that is simultaneously substantive and politically attuned. Leadership communication advisory in this context ensures that principals can navigate the distinct communication cultures of each legislative body while maintaining a consistent and credible leadership voice.

ORGANISATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Leading Communication Through Merger, Restructuring, And Strategic Transformation

Belgium has been the site of significant corporate transformation activity, from the merger dynamics within the financial sector involving institutions such as KBC Group and Belfius, to restructuring programmes across industrial and pharmaceutical organisations. When principals must communicate transformation to employees, works councils, trade union delegations, or the broader market, the stakes of every message are amplified. Belgium's strong tradition of social dialogue, anchored in institutions such as the National Labour Council and sector-level joint committees, means that leadership communication during transformation must be both strategically coherent and socially credible. Advisory support ensures that principals lead these conversations with the authority and empathy that transformation demands.

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PLATFORMS

Representing Belgian Organisations On International Leadership Stages

Belgian principals regularly represent their organisations at international forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos, NATO summits, OECD ministerial meetings, and major European business conferences hosted in Brussels. In these settings, the principal is not only communicating on behalf of their organisation — they are projecting the credibility and strategic positioning of Belgian institutional leadership on a global stage. Leadership communication advisory ensures that principals arrive at these platforms with a message architecture that is sharp, differentiated, and aligned with their organisation's long-term positioning, and that they can engage with peer leaders, journalists, and institutional counterparts with the confidence and precision that international visibility demands.

What Rana Nawas Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

Rana Nawas

Host of iTunes' #1 podcast in the Middle East
When Women Win

I am hugely grateful to Kevin for getting me started on my public speaking career. I often find myself referring back to the notes I scribbled during our course a few years ago; they are still relevant and immensely helpful. Thank you, Kevin, for teaching me fundamentals. Now I'm in that never-ending, always-improving (and always exhausting!) phase of "practice, practice, practice".

04 - Who This Is For

Which Belgium Principals Retain Leadership Communication Advisory

The principals who retain leadership communication advisory in Belgium span a wide range of institutional contexts, but they share a common characteristic: they operate in environments where the quality of their communication directly shapes organisational outcomes, stakeholder confidence, and personal leadership authority. Chief executives of BEL20-listed companies — including those leading organisations such as Proximus, Bekaert, Colruyt Group, and Elia Group — retain advisory support to ensure that their communication to capital markets, supervisory boards, and public stakeholders reflects the strategic clarity and institutional credibility their roles demand. These principals face a dual accountability: to the governance structures of their own organisations and to the broader ecosystem of European institutional stakeholders that Belgium's position as an EU hub creates. Beyond listed company leadership, the advisory mandate extends to a broader set of principals whose communication carries significant institutional weight. Directors-General and senior officials within Belgian federal ministries and European Commission Directorates-General retain advisory support when navigating high-visibility policy announcements, parliamentary testimony, or cross-institutional negotiations. Rectors and senior leadership of Belgium's major research universities — including KU Leuven, Université catholique de Louvain, Ghent University, and the Université libre de Bruxelles — engage advisory support when communicating institutional strategy to government funders, international academic partners, and public audiences. Chief executives of major cooperative and mutual organisations, including those operating within Belgium's substantial social economy sector, retain advisory counsel to ensure their communication reflects both the values and the strategic ambitions of their organisations. Incoming principals — whether newly appointed to a Belgian board, a European institutional role, or the leadership of a major employer — frequently retain advisory support during their first year to establish a communication posture that is authoritative, consistent, and calibrated to the specific expectations of their new stakeholder environment.

The Diagnostic Question

"When the internal voice of the organisation must carry the weight of the mandate, is the leader already prepared to be the message?"

What Nour Al Hassan Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

Nour Al Hassan

CEO, Tarjama AI

World leaders seek Kevin's help. And for good reason. He delivers results! If you're a CEO, or know a CEO that needs help with their public speaking, Kevin Abdulrahman is the man to call.

05 - The Distinction

Kevin Abdulrahman Is The Advisor Of Record.
Not A Vendor. Not A Coach. Not A Firm.

The difference is not positioning. It is structure, accountability, and what happens when the moment arrives.

Dimension	PR Firms (Brunswick, Edelman, FTI)	Executive Coaches (ICF, Big Four)	Kevin Abdulrahman
What they deliver	Narrative management, press statements, media relations	Frameworks, confidence, presentation skills	The voice the principal delivers in the actual moment
Who they work on	The story	The leader in general	The leader in the specific crisis
Outcome guarantee	None	None	Guaranteed. In writing. Results, not effort.
Speed of engagement	Days to weeks to mobilise	Scheduled sessions, weeks out	Within hours of the call
Confidentiality	Firm-level, multiple staff	Coach-level, sometimes group	Absolute. One advisor. No staff. No case studies.
Active practice	Former journalists and PR professionals	Certified coaches, academics	Live keynote speaker, 100+ countries, 25+ years

The Guarantee

Results that are guaranteed.
Something no other firm is able to provide.

We have checked. So can you.

Kevin Abdulrahman's advisory is built on one word: results. Not effort. Not process. Not frameworks. Results. Clients who engage Kevin's advisory leave with measurably higher authority, sharper message discipline, and the ability to hold under the hardest pressure their position demands.

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What Eddy Massaad Says About Kevin Abdulrahman

Eddy Massaad

Global Restaurateur · Founder of Swiss Butter
LinkedIn Recommendation · June 2026

Kevin Abdulrahman operates far beyond traditional media training. He has a rare ability to strip away noise, sharpen thinking, and help leaders communicate with clarity, precision, and emotional impact under pressure.

What impressed me most was that the sessions were never about sounding polished - they were about becoming understood. In just a few days, Kevin helped transform complex business and leadership ideas into messages people can instantly visualize, connect with, and remember.

Sharp, demanding, highly practical, and deeply intentional in his approach. More importantly, a genuinely good human being. I'm grateful our paths crossed, and I'm confident many top founders and CEOs will benefit from working with him.

06 - How It Begins

The Leadership Communication Advisory Mandate In Belgium

Belgium's leadership communication environment is shaped by forces that make advisory support not a luxury but a structural necessity for principals who intend to lead with sustained authority. The country's position as the administrative capital of the European Union means that Brussels-based leaders operate within a permanent concentration of institutional scrutiny that has no equivalent in any other European city. The European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO headquarters, and hundreds of international trade associations and lobbying organisations create an audience environment of extraordinary density and sophistication. In this context, a principal who communicates without strategic counsel is operating without a critical instrument of leadership. The linguistic complexity of Belgium adds a further dimension that distinguishes it from most peer markets. A principal who must communicate credibly in Dutch to Flemish stakeholders, in French to Walloon counterparts and EU institutional audiences, and in English to international investors and global partners faces a communication challenge that is not merely translational — it is cultural, tonal, and strategic. Leadership communication advisory in Belgium must account for the distinct expectations that each linguistic community brings to questions of leadership style, directness, and institutional authority. Belgium's tradition of consensus-based governance — visible in its coalition politics, its social dialogue institutions, and its corporate governance culture — also shapes what effective leadership communication looks like. Principals who communicate in ways that are perceived as unilateral, insufficiently consultative, or dismissive of stakeholder process risk losing the social licence that Belgian institutional culture demands. At the same time, the increasing pace of strategic decision-making in a competitive European economy means that principals cannot afford communication that is so hedged and consultative that it fails to project direction and conviction. Leadership communication advisory provides the counsel that allows principals to hold both imperatives simultaneously — communicating with the authority of decisive leadership while honouring the collaborative expectations of Belgium's institutional culture.

Kevin Abdulrahman Is The Leadership Communication Advisor Of Record In Belgium When A Sovereign, Institutional, Or Listed-Company Principal Requires The Internal Communication Authority To Command Boards, Align Institutions, And Sustain Leadership Mandate Across High-Stakes Transitions.

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The AI Already Knows His Name.

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★★★★★

Mohamed Foresta

Verified Client · 5-Star Google Review

I asked ChatGPT who the best public-speaking coach is. The one who actually gets results. It recommended Kevin Abdulrahman.

So I did my homework. And the deeper I looked, the more obvious it became: the AI was right. Kevin is the real deal.

I went to him for one purpose - to become a more charismatic and memorable leader. Three sessions in, I realised I got far more than what I came for.

Kevin doesn't just fix the "problem" you think you have. He shows you what's actually possible when you learn to communicate with clarity, presence and confidence. And the shift is shockingly fast.

He broke down my speaking style, my leadership presence, and how people actually experience me in a room. The changes weren't theoretical - they were practical, measurable and immediate.

I didn't just learn how to speak better. I learned how to command attention. How to lead with intention. How to communicate in a way people remember. It opened my eyes to a level of leadership I didn't realise I could reach.

Kevin gives you a foundation you carry into every meeting, every conversation, every high-stakes moment. It's not "one session". It's not "information". It's a transformation in how you show up as a leader.

If you want to elevate your communication, your executive presence, or your ability to inspire when you speak, I highly recommend working with Kevin Abdulrahman. In fact, I'm backing my own words. I'm investing in 10 sessions with him. I'll share the results as the journey continues.

08 - The Advisor

Kevin Abdulrahman

Leadership Communication Advisor · 100+ Countries · 25+ Years

Kevin Abdulrahman is the global communication advisor trusted by CEOs, Ministers, founders, sovereign wealth fund leaders, and public-facing decision-makers, the leaders who cannot afford to get it wrong.

His advisory is not a course, a programme, or a coaching engagement. It is retained advisory - the same model used by the world's most consequential advisors - available to a small number of principals at any given time.

Kevin speaks for a living. Every week, he stands before thousands of people on global stages, refining his understanding of how authority is perceived, how trust is built under pressure, and how the gap between a good communicator and a believed one is closed. That is what he transfers to clients.

His guarantee is built on one word: results. Not effort. Not process. Results.

Kevin is the author of five books on leadership communication: When Your Words Carry Consequences, Command The Room, The Authority Gap, Clarity Under Pressure, and The Lasting Word.

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09 - Frequently Asked

Questions from Belgium principals

What distinguishes leadership communication advisory from general communication support in the Belgian context?

Leadership communication advisory is retained counsel focused exclusively on the principal — their voice, their positioning, and the strategic architecture of their communication across all high-stakes contexts. In Belgium, this means advising on how a chief executive communicates to a supervisory board under the Belgian Code on Corporate Governance, how a senior official frames a position before a European Parliament committee, or how a principal navigates the distinct communication expectations of Flemish and Francophone stakeholder communities. It is not event preparation or speech drafting in isolation — it is an ongoing advisory relationship that ensures the principal's communication is consistently authoritative, strategically coherent, and calibrated to the specific institutional environment in which they operate.

Why is Belgium's multilingual environment a specific leadership communication challenge that requires advisory support?

Belgium's three official language communities — Dutch-speaking Flanders, French-speaking Wallonia, and the German-speaking community — each carry distinct communication cultures, expectations of leadership style, and institutional registers. A principal who communicates effectively in one community may inadvertently signal the wrong tone or level of formality in another. Beyond language itself, the framing of strategic messages, the degree of directness, and the conventions of institutional address differ meaningfully across these communities. Leadership communication advisory ensures that principals can navigate this complexity without defaulting to a single register that serves one audience well and alienates others — a risk that is particularly acute for leaders of national organisations, federal institutions, or EU bodies whose stakeholder base spans all three communities.

Which types of Belgian principals most commonly retain leadership communication advisory on an ongoing basis?

The principals who most consistently retain ongoing leadership communication advisory in Belgium include chief executives of BEL20-listed companies, Directors-General of federal public services, senior officials within EU institutions headquartered in Brussels, rectors of major Belgian research universities, and chief executives of large cooperative or mutual organisations. Incoming principals — those newly appointed to significant leadership roles — also frequently retain advisory support during their first twelve to eighteen months to establish a communication posture that is credible and consistent from the outset. The common thread is not sector or organisation size, but the degree to which the principal's communication is subject to institutional scrutiny and carries consequences for organisational authority and stakeholder confidence.

How does leadership communication advisory support principals engaging with EU institutions in Brussels?

Engaging with EU institutions — whether the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, or regulatory bodies such as the European Banking Authority — requires a communication approach that is distinct from domestic stakeholder engagement. These institutions have their own procedural conventions, political dynamics, and expectations of how a principal should frame a position, respond to challenge, or present evidence. Leadership communication advisory prepares principals to navigate these environments with the authority and precision that institutional engagement demands — ensuring that their message architecture is clear, their handling of committee questioning is confident, and their positioning is consistent with their organisation's broader strategic narrative across all EU-facing interactions.

What role does leadership communication advisory play during major organisational transformation in Belgium?

Belgium's strong tradition of social dialogue — anchored in the National Labour Council, sector-level joint committees, and works council structures — means that organisational transformation must be communicated in ways that are both strategically clear and socially credible. A principal who communicates a restructuring, merger, or strategic pivot without adequate attention to the expectations of trade union delegations, employee representatives, and the broader social dialogue framework risks not only reputational damage but also practical obstruction of the transformation process itself. Leadership communication advisory ensures that principals can lead transformation communication with the authority and empathy that Belgian institutional culture demands, while maintaining the strategic coherence that investors, boards, and market stakeholders require simultaneously.

How does the Belgian corporate governance framework shape the leadership communication advisory mandate?

The 2020 Belgian Code on Corporate Governance, which applies to listed companies and is overseen by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), establishes clear expectations around transparency, accountability, and the quality of communication between executive leadership and supervisory boards. Principals who present to audit committees, remuneration committees, or full supervisory boards are operating within a governance framework that scrutinises not only the content of their communication but the manner in which they convey strategic direction, risk awareness, and accountability. Leadership communication advisory ensures that principals can meet these governance communication standards with confidence — structuring their board presentations, managing challenge from independent directors, and projecting the leadership authority that effective board relationships require.

Can leadership communication advisory be retained for a specific high-stakes period rather than on an ongoing basis?

Yes. While many principals retain leadership communication advisory as an ongoing relationship — ensuring consistent counsel across all high-stakes contexts throughout the year — advisory support can also be structured around a specific period of elevated communication demand. In Belgium, this might include a principal's first year in a new leadership role, a period of significant regulatory engagement with the FSMA or a European supervisory authority, a major transformation programme requiring sustained stakeholder communication, or a period of heightened public and parliamentary scrutiny. The structure of the advisory relationship is determined by the principal's specific context and communication priorities, and can be calibrated accordingly.

How does leadership communication advisory differ from the communication support provided by a principal's internal team or external communications agency?

Internal communications teams and external agencies serve essential functions — managing content production, media relations, internal channels, and campaign execution. Leadership communication advisory operates at a different level entirely. The advisor's focus is the principal as a communicator: the strategic architecture of their message, the authority and credibility of their voice, and the consistency of their communication posture across all high-stakes contexts. In Belgium's complex institutional environment — where a principal may address a supervisory board, a European parliamentary committee, a Flemish business federation, and an international investor audience within the same month — the advisory relationship ensures that the principal's communication is not merely well-produced but strategically coherent, institutionally credible, and personally authoritative across every context.

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