Sharjah, UAE – April 23, 2025 – Crescent Enterprises proudly reaffirms its commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding and fostering meaningful global connections as it marks its 11th consecutive year of supporting the Arabian Sights Film Festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Arabian Sights, held annually in Washington, DC, has become a leading platform for showcasing the depth, diversity, and dynamism of Arab cinema. Since its inception in 1996, the festival has presented over 300 films, offering a powerful lens into the social, political, and cultural narratives shaping the Arab World.
Crescent Enterprises’ long-standing support to Arabian Sights Film Festival reflects its broader dedication to advancing the arts as a means of connecting communities and fostering inclusive dialogue across cultures. Tushar Singhvi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Enterprises, commented: We are honored to continue our partnership with Arabian Sights as it celebrates three decades of powerful storytelling.
The arts play a vital role in deepening global understanding, and film in particular enables us to step into lives and perspectives beyond our own. Supporting platforms like Arabian Sights is part of our belief in the transformative power of culture to drive empathy, inclusion, and meaningful exchange Shirin Ghareeb, Founder and Curator of Arabian Sights, added: “Reaching our 30th anniversary is a reflection of the power of storytelling to transcend borders and foster mutual understanding. We are deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with Crescent Enterprises, whose support has helped us elevate Arab voices and bring their stories to new audiences. Together, we continue to bridge cultures and challenge perceptions through the lens of cinema”.
This year’s festival, running from April 24 to May 4, 2025, will feature a compelling programme of films by both established and emerging Arab filmmakers. Through its continued partnership with Arabian Sights, Crescent Enterprises remains committed to amplifying authentic voices and bridging cultures through the arts.
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About Crescent Enterprises
Crescent Enterprises is a leading multinational company, growing diversified global businesses that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with business operations in 15 countries, it operates under four enterprise platforms:
- CE-Operates, an operating business platform, focusing on smart infrastructure as the main driver of economic development and growth.
- CE-Invests, a strategic investment platform investing in late-stage businesses and private equity funds.
- CE-Ventures, a corporate venture capital platform targeting early-stage technology-enabled high-growth businesses and venture capital funds globally.
- CE-Creates, an internal business incubator, building start-ups that are socially and environmentally conscious.
Crescent Enterprises operates with a value system and culture that embraces corporate governance, inclusive growth, and responsible business practices.
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