Emirates Airline, the leading international airline of the UAE, has been named the official carrier for the fifth edition of the Gulf Film Festival (GFF) to be held from April 10 to 16 in Dubai.

Masoud Amralla Al Ali, director of the Gulf Film Festival, said: “In the same way that Emirates celebrates the heritage and modernity of the Gulf across the world, the Gulf Film Festival showcases the creative vitality of the Arabian peninsula to all. We also share a common goal of welcoming the world to Dubai. We are proud to have their support.”

“As an airline with Middle Eastern roots, we are deeply invested in supporting all forms of artistic and cultural expression from the region,” said Sir Maurice Flanagan, executive vice chairman - Emirates Airline & Groups.

“The Gulf Film Festival not only provides a platform for burgeoning filmmaking talent, but also showcases state-of-the-art cinema from the region; further establishing Dubai’s reputation for rich diversity and cutting-edge technology – a vision we at Emirates share with the Festival.”

GFF 2012 will be held at the InterContinental Hotel, Crowne Plaza and Grand Festival Cinemas at Dubai Festival City. – TradeArabia News Service