The première takes place at the BFI IMAX on London's South Bank on Monday
24th May, in the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Heads
of States, Royalty from the Middle East region, VIP guests from the world of
film, music, art and industry. All will see the first ever IMAX film about
the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula. A glittering array of
Arabian horses, falcons and Ardha dancers will greet guests in front of an
Arabian awning specially created for the evening. Guests will also be
invited to attend a special Arabian exhibition inside.
Guests confirmed include:
HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the
King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies and the former
Ambassador to the UK and to the USA.
HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Nawaf Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the
Kingdon of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom
HE Khalid Al Duwaisan, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United
Kingdom
And various ambassadors from across the Middle East
Celebrity guests confirmed include:
Academy Award® winner Dame Helen Mirren, Twice Academy Award® nominated Greg
MacGillivray. Author Robert Lacey, Arlene Phillips, Model Elen Rives, Gloria
Hunniford, Julia & Nadia Sawalha, Heather Mills, and Bill Bryson
