DUBAI, April 01 (Saba)- The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival (GFF) will honour three legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

In a press release, Masoud Amralla Al Ali, Director of the GFF, said on Thursday that the Lifetime Achievement Awards is part of the GFF Honouree Programme, and recognises the invaluable contribution of the individuals to the regional cinema and television industry.

Emirati actress Raziqa Al Taresh, internationally renowned Iraqi actor and playwright Khalil Shawki and Kuwait’s applauded actress Hayat Al Fahad will receive the honours at the opening ceremony of the festival on April 8, 2010 to be organised under the patronage of Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

“The emergence of a powerful television and film industry in the Gulf region owes to the contribution of immensely talented and creative individuals who braved odds to pursue their passion. Raziqa Al Taresh, Khalil Shawki and Hayat Al Fahad have all blazed a trail in their own right, and in doing so, serve as an inspiration for young film talent”, Al Ali said.

“These distinguished artists have devoted their careers to enhancing the Arab film industry. They set in stone the foundation for Arab talent and paved the way for regional and global recognition for Arab cinema. Dubai and the Gulf Film Festival are privileged to honour them”.

The third edition of the GFF will be held from April 8 to April 14. The festival is supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and is held in association with Dubai Studio City.

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