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DIFF honourees shine at Cannes Film Festival

Talented filmmakers from Egypt, who won honour and recognition at various editions of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), are leading the country’s first-ever...

DIFF opens ‘Rhythm & Reels’ screenings for free to the public...

Following the overwhelming response to the opening day screening of ‘The King’s Speech’ – the inaugural gala film of the seventh Dubai International Film...

Young women filmmakers dominate Student Competition selection at GFF

The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al ...

Cinema Against AIDS Dubai gala to raise funds for amfAR charity

Auction of film memorabilia and haute couture packages planned Raised a total of AED 17.6 million (US$4.8 million) in the past two years Under the...

Sharjah’s Museums

The cultural capital of the UAE No trip to Sharjah is complete without exploring its many fascinating and interactive museums. Whatever the age or...

ProArt Gallery Opens it’s Doors to Dubai & GCC Collectors

At a time where Art, Culture and Heritage has become more and more vibrant in Dubai and the GCC region; ProArt Gallery...

Hillary Clinton launches “Muslim Civilization” exhibition

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, officially opened an award-winning exhibition about the scientific achievements of Muslim Civilization at the California Science Center in...

Inspiring art and creativity in the UAE – Tashkeel identifies, nurtures...

Founded in January 2008 by Lateefa bint Maktoum, and nestled amongst the leafy streets of Nad Al-Sheba, Tashkeel is an inspirational haven of calm...

DIFF introduces Europe, India, Africa and North America to the...

More than 30 films from across the Gulf, Levant, Maghreb and Egypt screened to tens of thousands around the world The Dubai International Film Festival’s...

Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition in Dubai

An exhibition of calligraphy and arts by young artists from the UAE and the Middle East is currently on at the Grand Atrium in...

Iraqi filmmaker blurs the boundaries of real and reel with compelling...

Iraqi filmmaker Mohammed Al Daradji brought a compelling new cinema experience to Dubai with the World Premiere of his Iraq: War, Love,...

Dubai Design District Launches Eclectic Programming for Art Season 2019

Dubai Design District (d3), the destination dedicated to design, launches its diverse line up of events that shine the spotlight on the works of regional...

GFF 2010 invites submissions from Student Filmmakers

Submissions by students of all nationalities invited for total prize money of AED60,000 The third Gulf Film Festival (GFF), an annual...

Dubai Culture Opens Entries for 9th Edition of SIKKA Art Fair...

Open to Emirati, UAE-based and GCC talents within the spectrum of visual arts, performing arts, music and film The Emirate’s leading annual Fair for...

First-Ever Documentary Festival in UAE

Under the patronage of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) and the support of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), ‘Documentary Voices: Pulling...

Gulf Film Festival movies make a splash in the global circuit

Gulf Film Festival (GFF), the annual event celebrating Gulf cinema, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin...

British Council award to recognise young, successful entrepreneurs in the film...

// The British Council has launched its search for the top International Young Screen Entrepreneur 2010 to celebrate the contribution young talented individuals working...

Emirates NBD sponsors photography exhibition at Dubai Mall

Middle East’s leading bank underscores commitment to supporting culture and arts In line with its ongoing commitment to supporting culture and the arts,...