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Between the Local and the Global: Representations of the Mainstream and the Marginal
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THE BEAUTY OF FAILURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BRAND STORYTELLER
DANISH FARHAN – CEO, Xische
In Conversation with Liza Koshy
Moderator: Khalid Al Ameri
The Power of Writing Female-Driven Content and Youth Oriented Stories
Afnan Alqasimi – Creator & Writer of Boxing Girls, MBC Studios
The Power of Bilingual Design: Creating global work with local relevance
Ghada Wali – Founder & Creative Director, Wali’s Studio
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Moderator: Baraa Abdulla – MC & News reader for Bahrain TV
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Reine Abbas – Co-Founder & COO, Wixel Studios
How Mr. Bean took over the world
Tom Beattie – Producer of the Mr. Bean animated series
Can your brand sing?
Elie Abou Saleh – Vice President, Anghami
In Conversation with Kano
Moderator: Saeed Saeed – Journalist, The National
Gamification of Engagement
Stephen George – Founder & CEO, Surkus
Moderator: Ahmad Abduljalil – Gaming & Esports Specialist
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TOM GREENWOOD-MEARS – MANAGING DIRECTOR, CUT & MUSTARD
In Conversation with Dyler
Moderator: Ahmed Al-Nasheet – Top Gaming & Lifestyle Influencer
Nurturing Opportunities to make it to Hollywood
Jumanah Shaheen – Creative Producer, Animation Expert & Founder, The Honor Code Studios
Is Content Still King?
Caroline Faraj – VP Arabic Services, CNN
Moderator: Emma Brain – Presenter / Voice-over / MC
From Finance to Filmmaking: a journey from the corporate world to creating art with meaning
Farah Nabulsi – Filmmaker
Spike Lee discusses The Power of Media
Moderator: Omar Butti, Dubai Film & TV Commission
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