Damas is announced as Official Jeweller for 7th Dubai International Film Festival

Press release

Published December 26th, 2010 - 04:03 GMT

Anan Fakhreddin, CEO, Damas

Damas, a leading international jewelry and watch retailer in the Middle East, has been announced as the Official Jeweler for the seventh Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and partner for the People's Choice Award.

Mahsa Motamedi, Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, Dubai International Film Festival said: "The festival actively seeks way to engage with the local community and organisations, and strengthen their participation. By supporting the People's Choice Award, Damas is underscoring its credentials as the only UAE brand to adorn the DIFF celebrities this year."

Anan Fakhreddin, CEO of Damas, said: "We are honoured to be part of the largest community event in the region, which also offers a platform for us to reach out to wide global audience. Creativity and innovation are key inspirations at Damas, which is why we support initiatives such as DIFF that aim to promote creative talent within the Middle East. "

"As well as being a sponsor of the People's Choice Award, Damas will provide the celebrities at DIFF this year with some of our most exquisite and unique jewelry pieces," he added.

The seventh edition of Dubai International Film Festival 2010 will be held from December 12 to 19. DIFF 2010 is held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Pearl, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah, the home of the Dubai International Film Festival, are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The event is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

Background Information

Damas

The journey of Damas began in 1907. It has grown from a UAE based company into a global fashion and jewellery network spanning the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and North Africa. The Damas Group has over 424 stores in 14 countries around the world as of 30th April 2010.

Damas houses internationally acclaimed jewellery and watch brands such as Tiffany & Co., Mikimoto, Daniel K, Faberge, Carrera y Carrera, Paspaley, Pasquale Bruni, Roberto Coin, Fope, Chronoswiss, Parmigiani, Perrelet, Quinting, Montega, Frederique Constant, Chanel, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron Constantin, Girard-Peregaux, Jaquet Droz, Chaumet, Sarcar, Hysek among many others.

Company Profile

Dubai International Film Festival

DIFF 365 Brought Film Fans a Cinematic Journey All Year Round

With a dedicated screening destination at VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, the initiative brought the very best of independent cinema to film fans 365 days a year.

DIFF 365 championed films that entertained, challenged and expanded film fans perspectives. Independent films that might not traditionally be released at cinemas across the UAE and celebrated talent outside of the big studio releases were presented throughout the initiative’s run in 2017 and 2018.