Rotana and Fox channels to host gala reception at DIFF 2010

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region.

DIFF's pioneering initiatives such as the Muhr Awards, Dubai Film Connection and Dubai Film Market have enriched professional experiences in the region, while also raising the profile of regional works on the world stage.

The festival has left an indelible impression on its guests, industry professionals and viewers, through its events, workshops, seminars and principal mandate of presenting the finest selection of cinema from all over the world. DIFF is a frontrunner in promoting better cultural understanding through creative achievements in film. 

The Dubai International Financial Centre was conceived by the Government of Dubai for the benefit of the UAE and the wider region as a whole. Its remit is to create a regional capital market, offering investors and issuers of capital world-class regulations and standards.

Dubai-based Emirates Airline, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.

With a fast-growing fleet of 183 aircraft, the airline currently flies to over 120 destinations in 74 countries following the launch of Washington, DC.

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on the 8th of March 2008 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai Culture is a critical part in achieving the vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 - establishing the city as a vibrant, global Arabian metropolis that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world.