Some of the region's top brands have signed up as official sponsors of the upcoming ninth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).

Many of the brands have supported the festival since its early years, and provide a broad range of goods and services which, together, bolster DIFF's reputation as a major player in regional and international cinema.

Companies that have extended support for the ninth edition of the Festival to be held from December 9 to 16 include the Arabian Radio Network (ARN), BMW Middle East, CNN International, Capital Outdoor Advertising, Dolby, Dubai Airports, Eppco/Enoc, Google, Gulf News, IWC Schaffhausen, M.A.C Cosmetics, MBC, RTA and Zee Television.

“Since DIFF's inception, we have worked to cement mutually beneficial partnerships with the region's premium brands,” said Mahsa Motamedi, DIFF's director of Marketing and Sponsorship.

“Our official sponsors allow us to maintain the world-standard events and tremendous atmosphere that has put DIFF on the global festival map.” – TradeArabia News Service