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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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