Netflix will be making an appearance at the Dubai International Film Festival. The on-demand internet streaming media’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, will be joining one of the 25 industry conversations. Last month it was announced Netflix will be available for streaming in the UAE by the end of 2016. The 12th edition of the festival will be on from the December 9 to 16 and feature 134 films from 60 countries in 40 languages and 55 world premieres.
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