Film festival organised by Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority from 7-14 December 2011 in Dubai; theme: 'Bridging Cultures, Meeting Minds'; screens features, documentaries, and films from around the world

Annual non-profit cultural event held in Dubai; aims to celebrate the highest standards of Gulf cinema; comprises Film Competition (open to professionals in feature films, short films & documentaries) & Script Competition (for Emirati short films)

International film festival presented each October by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH); screens works by Arab filmmakers in competition with films by foreign directors; formerly called Middle East International Film Festival

Automated DVD rental system introduced in Dubai by Duvade LLC; store locations: Le Marche Supermarket, Sumo Sushi Restaurant, Al Maya Supermarket, Eppco Site9 Filling Station, Emirates Co-Op Supermarket etc

Actor, filmmaker and composer from the UAE; has directed several independent short films (Obsession; On A Road; Souls; The Source); currently works in the directing division of Abu Dhabi TV/Emirates Media

Web site offering listing of movies and cinema theatres showing them; also offers movies on rent in VHS, DVDs and VCDs