The filming of Star Trek Beyond and Kung Fu Yoga in Dubai, at the same time, proves the emirate is ready to take on any major international movie. That’s according to Jamal Al Sharif, the Chairman of the Dubai Film and TV Commission and the Managing Director of Dubai Studio City. He’s been speaking at the 12th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) where he shared behind the scenes footage of the filming of the Star Trek movie in JLT, Meydan Racecourse, Burj Daman and Dubai Studio City. Al Sharif shares just how important the filming of Star Trek Beyond is to the emirate.
Listen

Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain
Julianne Moore warns gender equality still distant at Cannes event
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage, stung by Gaza boycott
Dubai unveils region's first museum dedicated to digital art
