{"id":6932,"date":"2024-11-19T11:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T08:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.mediacity.qa\/?p=6932"},"modified":"2024-12-11T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T11:34:37","slug":"media-city-qatar-partners-with-doha-film-institute-to-power-the-2024-ajyal-film-festival-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/en\/media-city-qatar-partners-with-doha-film-institute-to-power-the-2024-ajyal-film-festival-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Media City Qatar Partners with Doha Film Institute to  Power the 2024 Ajyal Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Media City Qatar announced its partnership with Doha Film Institute (DFI) to power the 2024 edition of the Ajyal Film Festival, set to take place November 16 to 23. This collaboration highlights Media City Qatar\u2019s ongoing commitment to strengthen Qatar\u2019s creative ecosystem, further empowering an established platform to spotlight local and international film talent while advancing the country\u2019s ambitions as a global media hub.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Ajyal Film Festival, one of the largest and most prestigious cultural events in Qatar, will offer a week of cinematic excellence with a diverse lineup of films and events, including interactive discussions, inclusive screenings, a film exhibition, and Qatar\u2019s largest pop-culture event, Geekend. With Media City Qatar as the principal partner, this year\u2019s festival is set to elevate Qatar's role in the media, entertainment, and film industries, attracting creators, filmmakers, and audiences from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership for the 2024 Ajyal Film Festival, presented by DFI, demonstrates Media City Qatar\u2019s commitment to boosting Qatar\u2019s creative sector. By supporting events like Ajyal, we are creating new opportunities for creators to share their work and contribute to Qatar\u2019s content creation and creative economy. This festival is a key moment in reinforcing Qatar\u2019s position as a leading force in global media,\u201d said <strong>Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, Chief Executive Officer of Media City Qatar. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chief Executive Officer of DFI and Ajyal Festival Director, Fatma Hassan Alremaihi<\/strong> said, \u201cAjyal Film Festival is part of DFI\u2019s ongoing commitment to inspire and empower a new generation of storytellers who shape the future. Our partnership with Media City Qatar marks an important milestone, allowing us to deepen our dedication to creative excellence and further position Qatar as a thriving hub for innovation in the arts. 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