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THE BEAUTY OF FAILURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BRAND STORYTELLER
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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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Reine Abbas – Co-Founder & COO, Wixel Studios
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Tom Beattie – Producer of the Mr. Bean animated series
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Elie Abou Saleh – Vice President, Anghami
In Conversation with Kano
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Stephen George – Founder & CEO, Surkus
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TOM GREENWOOD-MEARS – MANAGING DIRECTOR, CUT & MUSTARD
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Nurturing Opportunities to make it to Hollywood
Jumanah Shaheen – Creative Producer, Animation Expert & Founder, The Honor Code Studios
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Caroline Faraj – VP Arabic Services, CNN
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Farah Nabulsi – Filmmaker
Spike Lee discusses The Power of Media
Moderator: Omar Butti, Dubai Film & TV Commission
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