Pearl Dubai to sponsor 'Cinema Against AIDS Dubai 2008' amfAR charity dinner 2008

amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) is one of the world's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.

Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein is the honorary chair of the gala event, to be held as part of the Dubai International Film Festival 2008 (DIFF). Present at the high-profile fundraising dinner will be the event's chairs Abdul Majeed Ismail Al Fahim, Chairman of Pearl Dubai, Hollywood stars Salma Hayek, Goldie Hawn, and Laura Linney.

Abdul Majeed Ismail Al Fahim, Chairman of Dubai Pearl, said:

"In supporting the 'Cinema Against AIDS' Dubai event for the second consecutive year, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting AIDS research."

"We are in a unique position today, both socially and economically, where the UAE can make a significant impact in contributing to the well-being of people worldwide. We believe the event will demonstrate the eagerness of the UAE business community to be deeply involved in important causes as part of their commitment to society," Al Fahim added.

amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost stated: "We are profoundly grateful to Dubai Pearl for its support of Cinema Against AIDS Dubai. We applaud their determination and commitment to combating the AIDS crisis and their recognition of the need to support amfAR's life-saving AIDS research programs."

'Cinema Against AIDS' events have so far raised more than $30m for research since 1993. amfAR, which is dedicated to research, prevention, education and public policy advocacy, has to date invested over $275m to help more than 2,000 HIV/AIDS research teams.

Abdulhamid Juma, Deputy Director General, Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority and Chairman of the Dubai International Film Festival, said: "Pearl Dubai's support has demonstrated its forward thinking as a socially responsible corporate citizen. We are grateful for their continued support, which not only makes the event possible but demonstrates that HIV/AIDS is a major global social problem that is worthy of our immediate and urgent action."

Pearl Dubai, developers of the Dhs15bn mixed-use luxury project, pursues a firm commitment towards supporting social causes as part of its social responsibility initiatives.