Dubai - UAE
The attention of fans of the Seventh Art is once again turning to the Bride of the Gulf, as the return of the Dubai International Film Festival was officially announced. This strategic step comes to reinforce the UAE's firm commitment to investing in creativity, and to consolidate Dubai's position as a regional and global center that brings together creative people and attracts exceptional talents from around the world.

A new vision that celebrates Middle Eastern cinema

The anticipated return of the festival embodies the beginning of a new chapter that is not limited to restoring the legacy of the past, but also keeps pace with the radical transformations witnessed by the film industry in the region. The new version moves towards an intense focus on Middle Eastern films and promising talents, with the aim of highlighting local stories that reflect the identity of the region and transferring them with a modern vision to international screens.

In this context, Ms. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, explained the future vision of the event, saying:

The festival will not be just days for showing films, but rather a system that brings together the director and the producer, the talent with the investor, and the idea with the market, and opens the way for new companies and projects to launch from Dubai to the world.
An economic incentive and destination for festival tourism

The return of the festival constitutes a strong support for the tourism sector in the emirate, as it revives tourism for major events and festivals and increases the occupancy rates of the hotel and hospitality sector. This system also opens broad horizons for Arab investors and tourists to benefit from the flexible economic environment in Dubai, and to pump investments into the creative production and development sectors, thus enhancing the region’s position as a destination that combines art and investment.