Aerial view of Dubai Media City looking east For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Dubai’s TECOM Group has announced a new platform for media start-ups and entrepreneurs as part of its AED 4.5bn Innovation Strategy announced…
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Film festival sponsors named
For full coverage of Middle East business events, see MEED The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has named the official sponsors for the 12th edition of the film festival. They include: the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Dubai…
Dreyfuss to attend Dubai Jaws screening
For full coverage of Middle East business developments, see MEED Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will pay tribute to Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as it marks its 40th jubilee. The complimentary presentation screening will be hosted at…
134 films, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jaws at Dubai film festival
For full coverage of Middle East business events, see MEED A total of 134 features films, including at least one tipped to be nominated for an Oscar next year, will be screened during the 12th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on 9-16…
Dubai film festival announces short-film nominations
The Muhr Gulf Short Category is now complete, with the second slate of films announced to the line-up for the 15-strong category at the 12th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Premiering the latest and greatest short films…
Jebel Ali Free Zone gets positive outlook from Fitch Ratings
For full coverage of business developments in the Middle East, see MEED. Fitch Ratings has revised Jebel Ali Free Zone’s (JAFZ’s) outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB-. Fitch has also affirmed…
Dubai Lynx jury presidents announced
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity today announced the names of its 2016 jury presidents and a new Creative Effectiveness category. “Discussions around the effects of creativity on business continue to be had across the industry,” says Emma Farmer, Festival Director,…
Fitch lifts DP World’s outlook on higher cash flow margins and acquisitions
Fitch Ratings has revised UAE-based port operator DP World’s (DP World’s) outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB-. Fitch has also affirmed DP World’s senior unsecured rating at BBB- and its short-term…
Showbiz show planned during Dubai film festival
The Dubai Film Market (DFM) and International Showbiz Expo (ISBE) 2015 are coming together to create the world’s first 360 degree entertainment industry event for the second consecutive year. It aims to promote the industry in fast-growing markets including the…
Emirates Airline’s revenue hit by dollar rise in first half
The Emirates Group revenue reached AED 46.1 billion ($12.6 billion) for the first six months of its 2015/16 financial year, down 2.3 per cent from AED 47.2 billion ($12.9 billion) during the same period last year, reflecting the impact of…