4th Gulf Film Festival joins hands with DMI and ARN as media partners

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Published April 19th, 2011 - 10:48 GMT

4th Gulf Film Festival joins hands with DMI and ARN as media partners
4th Gulf Film Festival joins hands with DMI and ARN as media partners

The fourth Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has joined hands with Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) and Arabian Radio Network (ARN) as the Media Partners for the festival. 

DMI is extending its support to the festival by providing extensive editorial coverage across its various channels and television shows, including live coverage of the GFF 2011 Awards Ceremony on April 20, on Sama Dubai at 8pm. 

ARN channels Dubai Eye and Khaleejiya provide up-to-the-minute coverage of the fourth Gulf Film Festival, including live broadcasts from Festival headquarters and on-air promotions. 

Mahsa Motamedi, Director of Marketing & Sponsorship, Gulf Film Festival, said: “Both Dubai Media Incorporated and Arabian Radio Network are leaders in their industries, and their support is invaluable in helping us reach the larger UAE community and share Festival news and updates.” 

GFF 2011 is being held at the InterContinental Hotel, Crowne Plaza and Grand Cinemas at Dubai Festival City. The Festival includes a Gulf competition, student competition, out-of-competition segments including children’s cinema, and other special events. All the 153 films from 31 nations screened at GFF 2011 until April 20 are free for entry for the public. 

The Gulf Film Festival box office is open from 10.30 am to 10 pm daily at the Grand Cinemas Dubai Festival City. All patrons are welcome to up to two tickets per person on a first-come, first-served basis. The full schedule of films is also available online. 

The Gulf Film Festival is supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and is held in association with Dubai Studio City. 

Background Information

TECOM Investments

TECOM Group, (formerly known as TECOM Investments) a member of Dubai Holding, is a strategic business enabler that contributes to the realisation of Dubai’s economic aspirations, through the creation of sector-focused business communities and work environments that provide innovative ecosystems.

TECOM Group’s Business Communities reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for business and commerce. Covering six vibrant industry sectors, we offer a home in the region to 5,600 companies ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations with a total workforce of 90,000.

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) Was Launched on March 8, 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Uae Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Culture Plays a Critical Part in Achieving the Vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2021 of Establishing the City as Vibrant, Global Arabian Metropolis That Shapes Culture and Arts in the Region and the World.

Dubai Media Incorporated

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) achieved through its multiple media channels (press, radio and TV) remarkable success and prestigious status on the level of media in the Arab world and  reached a maximum number of viewers regionally and internationally owing to its creative, meaningful and relevant content, that always strives to embody the spirit of originality and modernity.

Arabian Radio Network

Established in March 2001, the Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the region’s largest radio network.
ARN displays a balance between community values and commercial growth. With a listenership of 4.1 million a week, ARN has the largest listener base in the UAE.

ARN caters to all major demographic segments with Tag 91.1, Dubai 92, 92 Smooth, 92 Rock, Radio Shoma 93.4, Hit 96.7, Hit Classics, Al Arabiya 99, Al Arabiya Cassette, Al Khaleejiya 100.9, Al Khaleejiya Classic, City 101.6, City Dance, City Dil Se, Dubai Eye 103.8, Virgin Radio 104.4, Virgin Radio Beat and Virgin Radio Chill.

Dubai Studio City

Launched in 2005, Dubai Studio City (DSC) is a global business community that provides cutting-edge facilities and services to companies across the broadcasting, film production, TV, music, and entertainment sectors. Dubai Studio City provides an all-in-one solution to facilitate an easy, efficient and innovative production process. DSC meets your creative needs by offering outstanding production services, the largest Sound Stages in the region, backlots, sets, water tanks, production offices, recording studios and offices.

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