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Topic: DIFF

Firth leads line-up of stars at festival's charity gala

Dec 15, 2012

Entitled "One Night To Change Lives", the dinner and auction was held in aid of Oxfam and Dubai Cares, and attracted the week's biggest line-up of A-list stars so far to Dubai's Armani Hotel.  Read Article Firth leads line-up of stars at festival's charity gala

Cate Blanchett to judge at DIFF

Cate Blanchett will head the jury for DIFF's the IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker Award. Dave M Benett / Getty Images

Nov 07, 2012

Plus Aerosmith plays free Boston concert, Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard expecting first child, Guns N' Roses' Las Vegas promo modified, composer Elliott Carter dies and Nicolas Ghesquiere leaving Balenciaga. Read Article Cate Blanchett to judge at DIFF

For reel success, cash is key for UAE filmmakers

Gemal Seede has written the script for a two-part fantasy adventure feature called Legend of Hal, based on Halloween. Ravindranath K / The National

Sep 27, 2012

The Life: In the Emirates aspiring filmmakers, such as Gemal Seede, need to know the funding and networking channels to turn their projects into reality.  Read Article For reel success, cash is key for UAE filmmakers

Big names on block in charity auction

A date with the film star Scarlett Johansson will go to one lucky bidder. AFP

Dec 09, 2011

Also up for grabs is a package that includes a flight to New York with a stay at a luxury hotel, a private yoga session with Alec Baldwin and a tour of the set of his TV show 30 Rock Read Article Big names on block in charity auction

 

Documentary showcase of American life coming to the UAE

Sep 25, 2011

The films, which are being shown for free at cinemas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, have been selected for their uncompromising takes on life in modern America. Read Article Documentary showcase of American life coming to the UAE

 

Diff begins casting call for entries

Jun 15, 2011

The Dubai International Film Festival is open for entries. Read Article Diff begins casting call for entries

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

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We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

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