Nayla Al Khaja
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Nayla Al Khaja is an Emirati film director, screenwriter and producer. She is one of the few female film directors in the United Arab Emirates and the first female film producer in Dubai.[1] She is the founder of the film and television production company D-Seven Motion Pictures.
Personal life
Al Khaja is divorced. She is a graduate of the Higher Colleges of Technology.[2]
Filmography
- 2004 Unveiling Dubai (documentary)
- 2006 "Arabana"
- 2009 "Once"
- 2010 "Malal"[3]
- 2013 "The Neighbor"[4]
- 2013 Three
Awards and honors
- 2007 Muhr Award for Best Emirati Female Filmmaker at the Dubai International Film Festival
- Arabian Business named her on its list of the "500 Most Powerful Arab Women".[5]
References
- ↑ Peck, Malcolm C. (2010). The A to Z of the Gulf Arab States. Scarecrow Press. p. 34. ISBN 0810876361.
- ↑ "Unveiling Dubai captivates all". Khaleej Times. August 30, 2004.
- ↑ Sahoo, Sananda. "Family businessman ready for Hollywood". The National.
- ↑ Maey El Shoush. "Second chance to enrol in acting workshops". Gulf News.
- ↑ "Most powerful Arab women". Arabian Business.
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