Hollywood icon, social activist and philanthropist Richard Gere had the audience mesmerised at a 90-minute panel discussion called Operation Cultural Bridge - A World of Discovery at the Madinat Theatre on Friday night.
The leading lady of Spanish cinema has already enjoyed a career to be proud of, despite being only in her early 30s. With a string of award-winning films to her name, she has gone from strength to strength with each new project.
Making a film about paedophilia is never an easy task, but to limit yourself to just six minutes seems impossible. Emirati filmmaker Naila Al Khaja explains why she tackled the disturbing subject of child abuse.