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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...

Gulf Film Festival awards competition winners

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

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 ...

Bollywood: An Afternoon with Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka, Farhan, Ritesh

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, actor-director Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani will participate in a public interactive session as part of the eighth Dubai International Film Festival

First Day of Ramadan Announced

The moon sighting committee has announced that tomorrow, Tuesday 9 July 2013, will be the 30th day of the month of Sha'aban. Accordingly, Wednesday...

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...

HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi opens Al Owais...

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated ‘Eternal Letters: From the...

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...

Back when Christmas was Cheap

Today Christmas celebrations are associated with colourful decorations, expensive numerous Christmas gifts and lavish dinner or lunch feast. People spend crazy money organizing the...

Classical Art in the Palace – From Picasso and Matisse to...

Swiss Art Gate UAE in co-operation with Emirates Palace and Pro Art Gallery, Dubai is going to show "Classical Art in the Palace -...

Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi promisses even better Sharjah International Book Fair

If we have been successful in the 30th Edition of Sharjah International Book Fair , we promise you to be much better in the coming year!

Ramadan Etiquette Workshops to Educate Expats

Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. A month in which Muslims around the world not only fast but...

UAE releases silver commemorative coins

UAE Central Bank releases fifty dirhams souvenir coin to mark 50th anniversary of discovery of Umm Al Nar civilization On the 50th anniversary of the...

Packed events line-up makes this a November to remember in Dubai

Back-to-back sporting action, global superstars, yachts and gold and diamonds in a glittering month of events for the Emirate As the cooler months are now...

World premieres to kick start 5th Gulf Film Festival

9 films make to the final selection for the festival’s prestigious competition The final short-list of nine feature films and documentaries vying for the Official...

The Best Events in Dubai This Weekend

Do you have special plans for the weekend? There is so much to do and see in a city like Dubai, so oversleeping and...

DIFF movies hot on Oscar buzz

As global buzz for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) gains steam, the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2009 selection of movies...