Day: October 23, 2025

The Doha Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has officially announced its Special and Showcase Screenings for this year, featuring a remarkable selection of films from across the globe. The program celebrates the power of cinema to build bridges between cultures and foster deeper human understanding through storytelling. Among the highlights is the world premiere of the highly anticipated Qatari film “Saud Wainah” by director Mohammed Al-Ibrahim, reaffirming DFI’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local talent and amplifying Qatari creative voices on the international stage. The lineup also…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honored Tunisian twins Bisan and Bilsan with the Arab Reading Challenge Award in its ninth edition, during the closing ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Center. The grand ceremony also celebrated other distinguished winners: Maria Hasan Ajil in the “People of Determination” category, Sahar Abdel Fattah from Egypt as the Outstanding Supervisor, and Jihad Mohamed Hussein from Italy in the “Expatriate Communities” category. The “Distinguished School” award was shared between Atika…

The Red Sea Film Foundation continues to champion the growth of Saudi cinema both locally and internationally, with two major highlights on the horizon—its participation in the upcoming Saudi Film Forum and the unveiling of five remarkable feature films under the “New Saudi Cinema—Feature Films” program at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). At the Saudi Film Forum, Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of the Foundation, and Imad Iskandar, Director of the Red Sea Fund, will take part in a series of panel discussions exploring cultural exchange, collaboration, and cinematic leadership.…