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10/30/23, 9:55 AM Sharjah Film Festival honours filmmakers and closes the curtains of its tenth edition
She expressed her profound gratitude towards the dedicated teams and volunteers who worked tirelessly to
ensure the resounding success of the tenth edition. She commended their unwavering commitment, cooperation,
and enthusiasm, highlighting the delightful choices they made throughout the festival.

The awards ceremony featured the honouring of various partners and supporters who contributed to the festival's
triumph, including Sharjah Media City "Shams" (Gold Sponsor), Al Hilal Enterprises, and Gulftainer (Strategic
Partners), VOX Cinema, Al Zahia Theater (Quarter Qarn), Sharjah Academy for Performing Arts, and Sharjah
Research, Technology and Innovation Park (Site Partners), City Center Al Zahia (Official Partner), Bee’ah
Group (Silver Partner), and Sharjah International Airport.

Other supporters included Sharjah Media Office (Strategic Media Partner), Sharjah Commerce and Tourism
Development Authority (Official Tourism Partner), “LEAP” (Artistic Partner), EGMC - “BMW” (Official
Carrier of the Festival), Lasirene Salon (Beauty Partner), Centro (Hospitality Partner), and the Ministry of
Culture and Youth, “Oulad,” and “Grand Store” (Supporting Partners). Educational support was provided by
Nikon, and Etoile La Boutique / Ralph Lauren served as the festival's fashion partner.

Peter Richards, Group CEO of Gulftainer, expressed pride in sponsoring the 10th Sharjah International Film
Festival for Children and Youth, reinforcing their commitment to Sharjah's cultural vision and the promotion of
talent, diversity, and inclusivity.

Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties,
highlighted their pleasure in hosting the festival for the second year at City Centre Al Zahia and VOX Cinemas,
aiming to inspire creativity and support talents in art, media, and film.

Ignace Lahoud, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment, emphasised the transformative power of arts education
and film, expressing pride in partnering with the Sharjah International Film Festival to amplify the voices of the
next generation of film-makers.

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