In these days, the United Arab Emirates is hosting the first Italian–Emirati cinema event, “La Dolce Via Festival,” conceived to empower the Emirati creatives and talents by providing training delivered by Italian excellence in the sector. The Embassy of Italy in the UAE and the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai are actively participating in the initiative, attended by Deputy Head of Mission Giacomo Buonaiuto and Consul General Edoardo Napoli. This morning at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library H.E. Mohammed al Murr, chairman of the Library received La Dolce Via Award along with the Italian Consul, the President of AUE Prof. Muthanna, Thoraya al Awadhi, Roberta Calarese and the 2 Italian special guests Gabriele Mainetti and Alessandro Preziosi.

La Dolce Via Festival, conceived in 2023 by Benedetta Paravia—a Golden Visa holder recognized as a “talented pioneering individual”—is promoted by A.N.G.E.L.S. – Associazione Nazionale Giovani Energie Latrici di Solidarietà APS, in support of young Emirati creatives and university talents.