Fragrant future for Dubai camel soap maker — in pictures

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  • Ira Balang does a final quality check of soap produced at The Camel Soap Factory before packaging. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Ira Balang does a final quality check of soap produced at The Camel Soap Factory before packaging. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Stevi Lowmass' initial investment of Dh300,000 went to buy equipment for bulk supply. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Stevi Lowmass' initial investment of Dh300,000 went to buy equipment for bulk supply. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Batches of camel soap are stamped with The Camel Soap Factory logo before they are packaged for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Batches of camel soap are stamped with The Camel Soap Factory logo before they are packaged for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Four years ago, Stevi Lowmass started experimenting in a shed at her Dubai villa and invested in a hand soap cutter and moulds. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Four years ago, Stevi Lowmass started experimenting in a shed at her Dubai villa and invested in a hand soap cutter and moulds. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Packaged soap from The Camel Soap Factory ready for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Packaged soap from The Camel Soap Factory ready for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • While about 70 per cent of sales go to retailers, The Camel Soap Factory's first export shipment to Germany last October was followed by repeat orders. Antonie Robertson / The National
    While about 70 per cent of sales go to retailers, The Camel Soap Factory's first export shipment to Germany last October was followed by repeat orders. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Matt Becker, the sales and marketing manager of The Camel Soap Factory, stocks the shelves in the curing room of the factory in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Matt Becker, the sales and marketing manager of The Camel Soap Factory, stocks the shelves in the curing room of the factory in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National