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Farouk Returns for Miss Universe

With Trump out, company enters accord with pageant's new sponsor.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Basim Shami, CEO and president of Farouk Systems USA, reports that his company has entered into a newly formed business relationship with WME|IMG for the upcoming 64th Annual Miss Universe Pageant, which will air live on Fox on Dec. 20. Earlier this year, Farouk withdrew its sponsorship of the Miss USA, Miss Universe, and Miss Teen USA Pageants following coments Donald Trump made about immigrants. WME|IMG fully acquired the Miss Universe Organization, as well as Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, from...

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