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First tenants set to move into SmartCity Malta in Sept, says project CEO.

DIFF organisers reveal details of movies to be shown at Dec 9-16 festival.

Arabian Business talks to Abdulhamid Juma, head of DIFF about coping with competition and promoting Arab film making.

Dubai company says it sees Malta as opportunity to tap into wider European market.

Deal will see TECOM Investments and EMC jointly invest in data centre and hosting infrastructure to serve Dubai free zones

He's been called master of surrealist cinema, but film director Terry Gilliam says he's still learning.

Sleepless nights and some unique challenges confronted the local events industry during the Dubai International Film Festival.

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) drew to a close last week with an award ceremony to recognise the best films in the festival and in the AsiaAfrica and Arab Muhr Competitions. DIFF gave out a total of $576 000 in cash prizes on the night of the awards.

Salma Hayek opened event by auctioning Cartier bracelet carrying her signature.

Organisers of the fifth Dubai International Film Festival say this year's event will have a stronger focus on fostering and promoting the work of Arab filmmakers through a series of workshops, awards and screenings.

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be heavily dependent on imported equipment and technical staff to provide the event’s sound and projection setups, according to organisers.

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has unveiled the lineup of new projects it will nurture in this year’s Dubai Film Connection (DFC), an invitation-only co-production market running from the 13 to 17 December with the mandate of bringing international film professionals into contact with Arab filmmakers.

The UAE's Nayla Al Khaja tells Madeleine Collins that the local film industry has got a long way to go.

New initiative backed by Hewlett Packard aims to revolutionise trade in TV, film content.

Companies in existing building can expect a ROI and increased employee productivity by going green.

Phase One of SmartCity Malta has been launched by Tecom Investments executive chairman HE Ahmad bin Byat and Maltese prime minister Lawrence Gonzi.

The contentious issue of satellite bandwidth supply - or lack of it - attracted plenty of debate among delegates at last month's CABSAT 2008 conference in Dubai.

Ali bin Towaih, director of Tecom Investments' Sustainability Energy and Environment Division outlines the organisation's aims for reduced energy use throughout the region.

There is undeniably a concerted effort to establish an international film industry in the Gulf, says Cameron Crawford.

TECOM Investments sign deal with du to offer WiFi in Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village

Fifth instalment of Dubai film festival to be staged in mid-December.

Spearheading the move to become more environmentally friendly, Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) has launched a campaign to phase out the use of halogen lamps on its premises.

Honour killings and interfaith love just two themes explored by winners of Muhr awards.

Juma says claims against him and event's managing director have 'no merit whatsoever'.

Gifts include first class safaris in Kenya, Fendi sunglasses and limited edition handbag.

Sharon Stone fronts all-star cast to raise Aids awareness at Dubai International Film Festival gala.

The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which will run from December 9-16, will see the launch of several new initiatives that will boost the image of both the festival as well as Dubai.

Film festival line-up to include 16 world firsts.

Launched in association with Dubai film festival, event supported by Sharon Stone.

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) concluded a ‘OneMinutesJr' video production workshop for youth in Mumbai last week.

Monthly screenings will showcase emerging local talent and provide industry discussion platform.

Work begins on Kochi SmartCity which aims to create 90,000 jobs within 10 years in India's Kerala state.

Product placement pioneer Frank Zazza was in Dubai this month to sign a deal that promises to provide new sources of income for the region's broadcasters.

HP Middle East to be technology partner for this year's Dubai International Film Festival in December.

As awareness of green buildings increases, TECOM launch the Sustainable Design Consultancy.

Tamara Walid examines the theory behind the emirate's first energy and environment park.

A fully comprehensive eco-friendly community is to be built in Dubai by TECOM Investments. The 2.4 million m2 Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK) will consist of several components including ‘green' commercial office space, retail and boutique manufacturing facilities as well as showrooms for energy saving technologies.

Tecom Investments has finally signed off on its SmartCity project with the Kerala government in India, ending three years of negotiations.

Tecom has finally signed off its $350m SmartCity project with the Kerala government.

Malta is on the rise, and investors from the Gulf are taking advantage of excellent business opportunities.

An additional 121 companies joined the business community last year.

FedEx Express recently went ‘behind-the-scenes' to provide logistics support to the 2007 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).

Leading industry figures attend technology awards

Young filmmakers in the UAE are gradually beginning to receive support from the government and the corporate sector to make movies. Although the lack of it has not stopped a young generation of talented Emiratis from surging ahead with their dreams, support will make a big difference to the quality of movies produced. Digital Studio meets some of the people who are stirring the flames of the cinema movement in the UAE.