Sharjah, UAE- His Excellency Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations, officially inaugurated the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Organised by FANN – Media Discovery Platform, the festival is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office; Her Excellency Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director General of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators and Director of SIFF, alongside leading actors, directors, filmmakers, industry professionals, and festival guests from the UAE and around the world. Held at the University of the Arts in Sharjah, the ceremony celebrated Italy as this year’s Guest of Honour, recognising its rich cinematic and cultural heritage and its contribution to filmmaking. The programme introduces young audiences to Italian cinema and storytelling while encouraging creative exchange between the UAE and Italy.
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