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UAE aims to become an established global 'centre of excellence' for Arabic language

Tue, 2012-04-24 16:06 - By

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ArabianBusiness.com reports that an initiative launched by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai, aims to establish the UAE as a global ‘centre of excellence’ for the Arabic language. Sheikh Mohammed added that nurturing the Arabic language is important to uphold the Emirati national identity for future generations. Part of the initiative will see the setting up of an Arabic Language Charter and the formation of an international committee of experts to promote Arabic as the language of science and technology.

Harold Burson shares 65 years of industry insight at 20th Public Relations World Congress in Dubai

Thu, 2012-03-15 08:52 - By

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Harold Burson, a pioneer of modern Public Relations and the Founder Chairman of Burson-Marsteller, told delegates at the 20th Public Relations World Congress in Dubai that PR was no longer the "corporate step-child" it once was, and that the best years for the industry are yet to come.

Dubai Press Club hosts workshop to select candidates under 'Youth Take the Stage' competition

Sun, 2012-03-11 08:38 - By

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Dubai Press Club (DPC), part of the Media Office of the Government of Dubai, recently hosted a workshop to choose candidates under the 'Youth Take the Stage' competition, a first-of-its-kind initiative to discover and nurture local talent in the media industry.

PR World Congress in Dubai to feature industry workshops on 'Digital PR' and 'Campaign Effectiveness'

Mon, 2012-03-05 08:06 - By

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The 20th Public Relations World Congress (PRWC), taking place for the first time in the Middle East from March 13-15 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, will feature two workshops on evolving trends and industry best practices, hosted in partnership with UK-based Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).

HH Sheikh Mohammed extends patronage to 20th Public Relations World Congress

Sun, 2012-01-22 08:10 - By

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended his patronage to the 20th Public Relations World Congress (PRWC) which will take place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai over three days from March 13 - 15, 2012.

DIFF joins hands with MIPTV - world's entertainment content market - to strengthen visibility of Arab filmmakers globally

Wed, 2011-12-14 09:13 - By

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Directors must make themselves heard to address new realities in filmmaking, discusses Dubai Film Forum at 8th DIFF

Sun, 2011-12-11 08:24 - By

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Dubai International Film Festival announces US$ 60,000 'DIFF Distribution Award' to promote distribution of Arabic films

Sat, 2011-12-10 11:26 - By

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In a strong complement to the Dubai Film Market, the script to screen initiative of the Dubai International Film Festival, distributors who acquire Arabic films being showcased at DIFF stand to win US$ 60,000 in prize money through the new DIFF Distribution Award.

DIFF opening ceremony features world premiere of 'Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol'

Thu, 2011-12-08 10:35 - By

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the 8th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on Wednesday night. Sheikh Mohammed was given a warm reception as he walked the red carpet surrounded by top international figures from the film industry, including movie star Tom Cruise. The actor's latest film “Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol" made its world premiere at the event.The film was sreened at Dubai's Arena Hall. The film is the first of many to be screened at the festival.

Media partners renew support for 8th Dubai International Film Festival

Tue, 2011-12-06 12:02 - By

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Partners from across Dubai's media world have renewed their support for the eighth Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.