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The Festival has grown from strength to strength over the last 13 years, to become a formidable force on the region’s cultural landscape today. (Dubai Film Fest)

October 10th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Dubai Duty Free, Emirates Airlines and Madinat Jumeirah to sponsor Dubai Film Festival for 13th year

The founding sponsors of DIFF renew their commitment to supporting the successful film festival for its 13th season.

Virtual reality adds a new dimension to DIFF’s 13th edition. (northcmedia.com)

August 9th, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Dubai International Film Festival is about to get 'virtually real'!

The Global Gift Gala, hosted by Eva Longoria, raises over $300,000 at star-studded charity auction. (Twitter)

December 14th, 2015 - 09:52 GMT

Eva Longoria 'gives back' at the Dubai Global Gift Gala

Anil Kapoor, Brad Bird, Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, and Simon Pegg at the 8th DIFF. (Pop Sugar)

December 9th, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

What goes on before DIFF can roll out the red carpet?

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November 26th, 2015 - 10:08 GMT

The Dubai Film Festival grows and draws stars from all over the world!

Jake Gyllenhall will receive a distinguished award at the12th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). (She Knows)

November 25th, 2015 - 09:56 GMT

Jake Gyllenhall is DIFF's "International Star of the Year"

The HFPA’s annual Golden Globe Awards has awarded an honorary shield to DIFF. (Image: The Malaysian Times)

January 12th, 2014 - 09:47 GMT

DIFF first ever Arab festival to receieve recognition from The Hollywood Foreign Press Association

American actors Martin Sheen and Cate Blanchett make their celebrity appearance at DIFF

December 8th, 2013 - 01:37 GMT

Martin Sheen and Cate Blanchett bust open the Dubai International Film Festival

Waleed Al Shehhi wins IWC Filmmaker award.

December 8th, 2013 - 01:26 GMT

Waleed's a winner! Al Shehhi snatches IWC Filmmaker title at DIFF

Scarlett Johansson's a philanthropist too, who knew?! (Image: Twitter)

November 21st, 2013 - 08:21 GMT

Scarlett Johansson donated prize to Dubai's "One Night to Change Lives"

American actor Martin Sheen will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 10th edition of DIFF in December. (Image: Facebook)

October 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

And the DIFF award for Lifetime Achievement goes to: Martin Sheen

It is hoped that the scheme will uncover more talents such as Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja.

April 18th, 2013 - 05:25 GMT

Million-dirham fund launched for UAE's next generation of filmmakers

Wadjda makes Saudi proud

April 2nd, 2013 - 07:14 GMT

Saudis and Kuwaitis got talent: Wadjda steals the show at Gulf FiIm Festival