The Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards announces the 7th edition of DIAFA dedicated to the late icon Faten Hamama

The Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards – DIAFA, announces its 7^th edition of the prestigious Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony, taking place on the 22nd of November 2023 at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City. The 7^th edition of DIAFA is organized in collaboration with Dubai Festival City Mall, Sobha Realty, and 7 Production, and will be broadcasted live on 12 television channels regionally and globally.

Known to celebrate renowned personalities for their unwavering commitment and zeal to contribute innovatively in the fields of arts, music, business, culture, and humanitarian services; DIAFA has also been dedicating its yearly festival to pioneers of creativity. This year’s DIAFA is dedicated to one of the Arab Cinema icons, Faten Hamama, referred to as ‘The Lady of the Arabic Screen’. Being a face that needs no introduction in the world of Egyptian and Arabic cinema; Faten Hamama redefined new genres in acting and established for herself a stature that continues to live in legacy.

 Announcing the details of the awards ceremony, Dr. Michel Daher (Founder and President of the BIAF, DIAFA & EMIGALA) said; “For seven years in a row, we have successfully managed to connect art, culture, cinema, music, and business with people from different walks of life. We want our audiences to know that no matter where they belong, it is these cultural threads that bond us together for a larger purpose. Given the current situation, we hope that only peace prevails across the world and our association with Dubai Cares will reach out to help children and families affected by war and conflicts in the region. Along with fundraising and charitable contributions, we also want to deliver messages of peace, humanity, and equality through content and social media, with a special collaboration with ThinkSmart Hub for the second time in a row, highlighting our commitment to optimizing such platforms that encourage content creators to spread hope and positivity.”

 Confirming their association as the official sponsor for DIAFA 2023, Francis Alfred, Managing Director, Sobha Realty, said; “We, at Sobha Realty, are delighted to sponsor the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA). As a dynamic contributor to the local economy, we are dedicated to highlighting the Arab world’s rich cultural diversity and fostering long-standing relationships with the Arabic audience. Through this collaboration, we seek to recognise the power of storytelling and its capacity to bridge cultural diversities. We anticipate to play a key role in the successful future of DIAFA and be a major patron of the dynamic landscape of Arabic cinema.”

 The Red Carpet will start at 06:00 PM GST, which will then lead to the Awards Ceremony at 8.30 PM.

The awards ceremony will be broadcasted live on 12 TV stations and broadcasting platforms throughout the Arab world and globally on Dubai TV, Dubai One, OSN Ya Hala, OSN First, OSN+, Rotana Musica, LBC, Rotana Khaleejiya, MBC Wanasah, Al Mashhad TV, and Al AlKaheraWalNas.

DIAFA is also delighted with its collaboration with ” X ” in a one-of-a-kind partnership in the region for the third year in a row.

The festival will be hosted by Kris Fade & Mahira Abdel Aziz, and will award personalities from 18 countries from all over the world including the UAE, USA, UK, Algeria, India, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Kuwait, France, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan.