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Al Ain Water, is one of UAE’s leading bottled water brands. Al Ain Water is produced by the Abu Dhabi based Al Ain Food & Beverages PJSC, an Agthia Group company, which is one of the region’s leading food & beverage companies. It has a proven track record of delivering high quality products since 2004. With a strong heritage of purity and natural goodness, Al Ain Water is recognised as the preferred brand of choice among consumers. Al Ain Water has the right balance of minerals to make sure you stay healthy and hydrated.
Website: alainwater.com
Facebook: facebook.com/alainwater
Twitter: twitter.com/alainwaterme
Instagram: instagram.com/alainwaterofficial
Celluloid Junkie is the leading online resource dedicated to the global film and cinema business. Join a growing community of film and cinema industry professionals from around the world who rely on CJ to provide the latest news, insights, analysis, interviews, and research on the motion picture industry.
Website: celluloidjunkie.com
Facebook: facebook.com/celluloidjunkie/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/celluloid-junkie/
Twitter: twitter.com/celluloidjunkie
Owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment, VOX Cinemas is the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. VOX Cinemas is the Middle East’s most innovative and customer-focused exhibitor, and the fastest growing cinema business in the MENA region. With 57 locations totalling 573 screens across the region, including 237 screens in the UAE, 15 screens in Lebanon, 63 screens in Oman, 30 screens in Bahrain, 44 screens in Egypt, 149 screens in Saudi Arabia and 17 screens in Kuwait, VOX Cinemas is the Middle East’s largest and most rapidly growing exhibitor.
Across the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt and Lebanon, the company is undergoing an AED1.2-billion (USD326-million) investment to expand to operate 300 screens by 2020.
Tailoring every cinema location to the surrounding market place and customer preferences, VOX Cinemas offers a mix of experiences including luxury concepts, THEATRE and GOLD. Another signature VOX Cinemas concept, MAX is the mega-screen designed for the biggest blockbusters and features Dolby Atmos surround sound technology. VOX Cinemas was also the first to introduce IMAX with Laser to the Middle East and the only exhibitor to offer IMAX with Sapphire. The company also offers a multi-sensory movie-watching concept, 4DX. For young movie fans and families, VOX Cinemas offers the only cinema dedicated to children, KIDS. Complementing its portfolio of world-class experiences, VOX Cinemas offers OUTDOOR, an open-air concept, and Snow Cinema – region’s first cinema in the snow at Ski Dubai.
Website: uae.voxcinemas.com
Facebook: facebook.com/voxcinemas
Twitter: twitter.com/voxcinemas
Instagram: instagram.com/voxcinemas
Youtube: youtube.com/user/voxcinemas
The beautiful Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is not only known for its impressive archaeological heritage, rich cultural history, striking mountains, coastal beaches, and mangroves but also for setting the scene for an outstanding educational environment.
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education. Its staggering 1.3 million square foot campus delivers integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture.
Our strong partnership agreements with leading regional and international organizations enable our students and graduates to gain the necessary work experience, knowledge, and tools to make meaningful contributions as professionals in their field on a global level.
At AURAK, we are committed to sustainable investment and do not invest in fossil fuels. Instead, we concentrate our investment on the local community and environmentally sustainable enterprises. AURAK’s strong commitment to sustainable investment reflects our responsibility to promote environmentally responsible practices and protect our planet’s future.
Home to more than 45 nationalities, AURAK provides the opportunity to learn intercultural competencies, which lay the foundation for living and working in a globally diverse world.
Attending AURAK will give you the academic skills and professional preparation necessary to succeed in your chosen profession. We encourage you to cultivate new friends, attend university events, join clubs and organizations, participate on athletic teams, and attend programs and activities planned appropriately to keep you safe and healthy.
Website: aurak.ac.ae
Facebook: facebook.com/americanuniversityofrasalkhaimah
Twitter: twitter.com/au_rak
Instagram: instagram.com/au_rak
Youtube: youtube.com/channel
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/americanuniversityofrasalkhaimah
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead in the 21st century.
AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students who are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Website: aus.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/ausharjah
Twitter: twitter.com/AUSharjah
Instagram: instagram.com/ausharjah
Youtube: youtube.com/ausharjah
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/20988
The Goethe-Institut is the German government’s worldwide cultural institute. We support learning the German language abroad, and we support international.
Website: goethe.de
Facebook: facebook.com/goethegulf
Twitter: twitter.com/goethegulf
Instagram: instagram.com/goethegulf
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/
Website: frontrowent.com
Instagram: instagram.com/front_row_films/
MAD Solutions is the first Pan-Arab independent studio and fully integrative marketing and creative consultancy for the Arab film and Entertainment Industry. Under the umbrella of MAD Solutions, the studio is supported by five pillars: MAD Marketing, MAD Content, MAD Distribution, MAD Culture and MAD Celebrity, which together are helping to usher in an exciting new generation of Arab filmmakers and entertainment talent.
We attend at least 20 film festivals (Arab and International), summits, and workshops annually including Cannes, Berlinale, DIFF, ADFF, Toronto, Locarno and many more. Besides our energetic, contemporary approaches to collaborating with our MAD partners, we pride ourselves on having the most extensive and up-to-date database on the Arab film industry, spanning over 20 years of a rich heritage that is still growing to this day, despite the political and socio-economic challenges.
Realizing the potential growth of the film industry in the Gulf States, and the opportunities to hatch a pan-regional strategy, MAD Solutions has expanded to Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on the GCC in specific and the Arab world as a whole. We are thrilled to become industry partners.
Website: mad.film
Facebook: facebook.com/MADSolutionsOfficial
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mad-solutions
Instagram: instagram.com/MAD_Solutions
THE ROYAL FILM COMMISSION – JORDAN (RFC) was established with a vision to develop an internationally competitive Jordanian film industry.
Founded in accordance with the Royal Film Commission Law No. 27 for the year 2003, approved by Law No. 22 issued by the Parliament in 2008, the RFC is a financially and administratively autonomous Jordanian public organization led by a Board of Commissioners, chaired by HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.
The RFC is a member of the Association for Film Commissioners International (AFCI). The (AFCI) is the official professional and educational organization for film commissions. AFCI Members assist feature, television, commercial, industrial and stills production throughout the world. For more information about (AFCI) www.afci.org.
Website: film.jo
Facebook: facebook.com/filmjo
Twitter: twitter.com/FilmJordan
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/
Instagram: instagram.com/FilmJordan
WAFI, a distinctive shopping and leisure destination, opened in 1991 as one of the first malls in Dubai to offer a unique mix of retail, leisure, dining and entertainment. WAFI offers an eclectic range of venues including Khan Murjan Souk, Wafi Restaurants, Cleopatra’s Spa and Wellness and Pharaohs’ Club.
Over the years, WAFI has expanded through a series of development projects such as the recently opened Carrefour Hypermarket and will continue to develop with the addition of a multi-screen cinema and entertainment centre and 5-star hotel, which will be operational in 2020.
Website: wafi.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Waficitydubai
Twitter: twitter.com/WafiCityDubai
Instagram: instagram.com/waficitydubai
City Centre Deira, Dubai, UAE, first opened its doors in November 1995. At the time, it virtually redefined the concept of “malls” for the region. As the first large-scale, mixed-use shopping destination, complete with retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment facilities and a hotel, City Centre Deira created an international dimension for one-stop shopping and entertainment for the Middle East, bringing it to an entirely new level.
City Centre Deira encompasses over 123,028 square meters of retail space and features over 371 retail stores and services. Its entertainment facilities include Magic Planet, one of the region’s most popular indoor family entertainment centres; VOX Cinemas, a 20-screen cinema multiplex with 3,000 seats. The Centre also provides direct access to the 5-star City Centre Hotel & Residence, managed by Pullman. The Centre also features the MAF Tower, an 11-storey office building.
City Centre Deira is one of the flagship malls within the Majid Al Futtaim Properties portfolio and ranks as one of the most successful shopping malls in the world. With average annual footfall traffic in excess of 22 million, City Centre Deira remains one of the region’s most visited destinations for both residents and tourists alike.
Website: citycentredeira.com
Facebook: facebook.com/CityCentreDeira
Twitter: twitter.com/CityCtrDeira
Instagram: instagram.com/citycentredeira
Phoenix Film is an idea’s inspired moving picture production company, producing major films for the biggest brands and government entities for over 20 years.
We specialize in producing advertising commercials, documentaries and music videos all across the Middle East. We have shot for leading brands both internationally & locally such as Almarai, Barbican, Etihad, Emirates, Kraft, Lexus, Mercedes, Nokia, Samsung, Sony and Toyota.
We provide you with a wide range of talented Directors, Locations, Equipment, Talents and Crew. Think Production, Think Phoenix. If that’s not enough we are fully equipped with our own Post production facilities and support designers who specialize in 2D & 3D graphics and animation in our integrated digital environment.
With our creative approach and creative team, we help our clients with new approaches and new ideas.
We live by our name and are driven by passion. We work towards producing nothing but the best!
Website: phoenix. Movie
Facebook: facebook.com/phoenixfilmdxb
Youtube: youtube.com/@phoenixmovieDubai
Instagram: instagram.com/citycentredeira
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/phoenixfilmdxb/
Manju Ramanan is the founder and owner of Manju Ramanan Talks which is a platform of her interviews with celebrities from Bollywood, Hollywood and the Middle East, across the fields of films, entertainment, business and lifestyle.
Website: manjuramanan.com
Facebook: facebook.com/manju.ramanan
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manju-ramanan
Instagram: instagram.com/manjuramanan/
Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. L.L.C is the publishing house of the UAE’s first and leading English daily, the Khaleej Times. The newspaper was launched in April 1978.
Our website www.khaleejtimes.com, launched in 1997, is one of UAE’s leading English digital news platforms, and, along with a wide network of social media platforms, reaches 15M+ users on a monthly basis.
City Times, our daily entertainment supplement, and WKND, our weekly lifestyle digest, are extremely popular among the masses, while Young Times, a magazine for the 9-to-14 age group, is something schoolchildren hold dear to their hearts.
Metrolife, a monthly on life and living in the UAE, maps trends across the country. She, a product focused on women, looks at achievers, their aspirations and their lifestyles.
KT Engage is a specialised native content play focused on B2B audiences; KT Impact offers a bouquet of supplements that cater to diverse audiences.
KT Events, an interactive platform for policy-makers, businesses, entrepreneurs, clients, experts, and customers, has developed its own brands and sub-brands for specific audiences and domains.
We are also the proud parents of Buzzon, a classifieds website that sees as many as 200-250 ads posted every day.
The Dubai-based broadsheet covers news and opinions from across the globe, with a special focus on the UAE and its people. It is distributed across the length and breadth of the country.
If you are into reading, then our BRB bookstore has a collection that can keep you busy for days together.
KT Gamez, a platform that showcases the best interactive games, has grown new millennial and zillennial audiences.
Website: khaleejtimes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/khaleejtimes
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/khaleejtimes
Twitter: twitter.com/khaleejtimes
Youtube: youtube.com/khaleejtimes
Instagram: instagram.com/khaleejtimes
Motivate Val Morgan Cinema Advertising is a joint venture company established in 1999 by Motivate Media Group and Val Morgan Cinema Network to represent both on and off screen cinema advertising interests of leading cinema chains in the Middle East.
Motivate Val Morgan is a natural extension of the core business activities of both companies – Motivate Media Group’s experience and profile at the top of the advertising sales market in the Gulf and Val Morgan’s experience and understanding of the worldwide cinema market.
Based in Dubai Media City, Motivate Val Morgan provides on and off screen advertising in multiplexes operated by AMC Cinemas, Cinemacity, Cinépolis, Royal Cinemas, Muvi Cinemas, Oscar Cinema, Reel Cinemas and VOX Cinemas.
The Motivate Val Morgan network spans 100+ cinema locations, encompassing over 1000+ screens in both metro and regional areas, and provides advertisers unparalleled access to an affluent youthful and sophisticated audience with proven spending power, all within a high-impact and active-attention environment.
Website: motivatevalmorgan.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MotivateValMorganMiddleEast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/
Youtube: youtube.com/user/motivatevalmorgan
Instagram: instagram.com/motivatevalmorgan_me
Twitter: twitter.com/MotivateVM
Zee Films Channel, the first and most watched Arabic channel for Indian and Bollywood films dubbed and translated into Arabic. Which shows its films for free around the clock
Zee Films channel began its journey in 2008, as it was the first entertainment bridge linking Bollywood and the Arab world
Zee Films brings together the biggest and brightest stars under one roof, as we present to you the latest exclusive films directly from the cinema
From the largest and latest Indian films dubbed and translated into Arabic to the most powerful Turkish films exclusively on one screen
Romance, comedy, action, excitement, suspense, horror or drama, whatever you prefer, we have it with a huge package of films that satisfy all ages and tastes.
Website: zeeaflam.com
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At Zee5, the online video streaming Over The Top (OTT) platform, we truly believe that for entertainment to come alive, you need to feel it. That’s where Zee5 brings in the advantage of the language of your comfort! With 12 navigational and featured languages across original features, live TV, catch up TV, lifestyle shows, children’s programmes, exclusive short series and acclaimed plays – it’s unlimited entertainment in the language that sounds like home. Zee5 offers an exhaustive array of content; with 90+ live TV channels and 1.25 lac+ hours of viewing across the languages of English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati & Punjabi making it a complete video destination for OTT viewers. Our exhaustive selection of Bollywood and language movies make us the preferred destination for an avid cinema connoisseur.
We offer a comfortable and friendly user experience with highly evolved video streaming technology at amazing speed and crystal clear sounds. Language Navigation, Seamless Video playback, Smart Content Search & recommendation, option to choose video quality and much more create a video experience like no other. All you need is a compatible connected device. Tune into Zee5 now, in your language!
Zee5 can be accessed at www.zee5.com and application for downloading on mobile, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc. is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Website: zee5.com/global
Facebook: facebook.com/Zee5MENA
Twitter: twitter.com/ZEE5Mena
Instagram: instagram.com/zee5mena
FILMFARE Middle East brings India’s biggest Bollywood film and celebrity magazine to the Middle East. And with it, the rich legacy of Indian cinema to the Arab world. FILMFARE Middle East is the first magazine stars, production houses and film technicians talk to and over the 60 years of being in India and 5 years in the Middle East we have direct and exclusive access to film celebrities who are friends of FILMFARE.
With a clear focus on films, fashion and lifestyle and our in depth exclusive interviews with Hindi, Malayalam, Arab and Pakistani cinema, FILMFARE Middle East is the only Asian monthly magazine in the region. Catering predominantly to the the large Asian expatriate population in the UAE and the GCC, as well as a significant Arab population who love their Bollywood cinema and celebrities, FILMFARE Middle East is read by everyone – from the celebrities themselves to the prominent Indians/Asians within the white collar industry, creme de la creme of the Asian society, fashion designers and more which is what makes FILMFARE ME a household name. With Bollywood celebrities visiting the Middle East on an almost weekly basis, FILMFARE Middle East editorially covers all Bollywood red carpet events with the celebrities, their premieres and screenings.
Website: filmfaremiddleeast.com
Facebook: facebook.com/FilmfareMiddleEast
Twitter: twitter.com/filmfareme
Instagram: instagram.com/filmfareme
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/
A Podcast dedicated to successful female leaders in the UAE | Hosted by Ameera Khalid
Instagram: instagram.com/iuaewpodcast
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/
UAE News 247 is all about Interesting News Blog. The ONLINE web portal caters both Arabic and English contents to have wider viewers & visitors . A significant segments of various categories are included, covered and featured. From Fashion to Food. Trade to Technology . Health to Hospitality . Retail to Real Estate and many more .In short our team will bring you latest updates from United Arab Emirates exclusively and all around the GCC and MENA region particularly.
Website: uaenews247.com
Twitter: uaenews247.com/twitter
Facebook: uaenews247.com/facebook
We thrive off the thrill of watching a good story unfold…anything that can ease our insatiable thirst for any form of motion picture telling a story of some sort. We seek to promote and encourage all forms of audio visual arts, be it film or stage plays. We stay committed to serving you with regular satisfying updates of movies/films/documentaries/animations among others, from home or across the globe.
GMF team is into promoting the culture of patronizing cinemas and motion picture productions.
We value good movies.
We are movie lovers, we are Ghanaians!
Website: ghmoviefreak.com
Instagram: instagram.com/ghmoviefreak
Twitter: twitter.com/ghmoviefreak
Facebook: facebook.com/ghmoviefreak
Youtube: youtube.com/c/GHMoviefreakTV
Podeo is the Arab World’s largest podcasting platform, dedicated to managing, producing and distributing audio podcasts.
Podeo attracts hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on our platform, and produce hundreds of podcasts with Class A celebrities and influencers.
Podeo is backed by international VC investment firms; its latest round was led by Razor Capital with participation from Globivest and strategic investors from various backgrounds such as The Walt Disney Company, McKinsey & Company, Hyundai, Intigral and Lovin’ to name a few.
Website: podeo.co
Instagram: instagram.com/getpodeo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/podeo
Twitter: twitter.com/getpodeo
Facebook: facebook.com/getpodeo