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11/20/23, 3:07 PM DIAFA to honour Faten Hamama at Dubai ceremony - Arabian Business
Being a face that needs no introduction in the world of Egyptian and Arabic cinema.
Faten Hamama redefined new genres in acting and established for herself a stature that

continues to live in legacy.

The 7th edition of DIAFA is organised in collaboration with Dubai Festival City Mall,
Sobha Realty, and 7 Production, and will be broadcast live on 12 television channels

regionally and globally.

Known to celebrate renowned personalities for their unwavering commitment and zeal
to contribute innovatively in the fields of arts, music, business, culture, and humanitarian

services; DIAFA has alsobeen dedicating its yearly festival to pioneers of creativity.

Announcing the details of the awards ceremony, Dr. Michel Daher, Founder and
President of the BIAF, DIAFA and EMIGALA,) said: “For seven years in a row, we have

successfully managed to connect art, culture, cinema, music, and business with people
from different walks of life.

“We want our audiences to know that no matter where they belong, it is these cultural

threads that bond us together for a larger purpose.”

In light of the recent and tragic situation that has been taking place in Palestine, DIAFA is

aiming to utilise its wide platform and broad live TV broadcast regionally and globally to
support the “Tarahum for Gaza” campaign by raising funds for Dubai Cares, one of

Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, as well as creating awareness about the
ongoing humanitarian crisis that the Palestinian Children and their families are currently

enduring.

Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty, said: “We, at Sobha Realty, are
delighted to sponsor the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA).

“As a dynamic contributor to the local economy, we are dedicated to highlighting the

Arab world’s rich cultural diversity and fostering long-standing relationships with the
Arabic audience.

“Through this collaboration, we seek to recognise the power of storytelling and its

capacity to bridge cultural diversities.

“We anticipate to play a key role in the successful future of DIAFA and be a major patron
of the dynamic landscape of Arabic cinema.”

The festival will be hosted by Kris Fade and Noha Nabil, and will award personalities

from 18 countries from all over the world including:

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