Nayla Al khaja - Film Director / Producer, Nayla Al Khaja films

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Nayla Al Khaja FilmsExecutive Producer / Film Director

Sep. 2017Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AFLAM Film ClubPartner

Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2014Abu DhabiAflam was a collaboration between D-Seven Motion Pictures and Two Four 54 to launch a monthly film club that celebrates the best of independent Arabic films and filmmakers, by showcasing award winning films to the Abu Dhabi community. Aflam's films will have an international appeal, most having screened at major film festivals across the globe and screened with English subtitles. It's a club for you, offering complimentary seats, a chance to talk to film directors and a place for film professionals and film fans to network.

Canon Middle EastBrand Ambassador

Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2014Brand Ambassador for Canon DSLR products.

The London Speaker BureauSpeaker

Jan. 2007International2018 - Lifestyle Improvement Future Studio - McKinsey - International Women's Month -Emaar - Mother of the Nation - Abu Dhabi Government - MENA Emotional Awards Soft Launch - Ad Eaters 2017 - Breaking Barriers TedXFujairah - #SHETOLDME - Los Angeles, USA 2016 - TedXDeira Women - The Cultural and Artistic Scene in the UAE - French Embassy 2015 - The Smart Creative - Dubai Media City - Deloitte Fa Away Day - The Knowledge Summit - CIPS MENA Conference & Awards in Abu Dhabi - Eversheds International Women’s Day - Creative Mornings Dubai 2014 - Opened the Dubai International Film Festival - Mentor for Samsung’s ‘My Dubai’ workshop 2013 - St. Gallen 43rd Symposium: Between a multi-million dollar industry stands a language - UN Commission on the Status of Women 57 – Panel, Women's Human Rights Activism against Violence through Arts & Film 2012 - Young Women Leaders Summit, Our Own English High School - UAE National Day Event, Jumeirah Hotels - Dunyana Program (World Energy Forum) - Guest of Honour, My film My story Contest for Young Emirati Film Makers - Executive Speaker at the Hult International Business School, Dubai 2011 - 3rd Annual WIL (Women in Leadership) - Arabian Business Women’s Forum - GeekFest, Abu Dhabi - Dubai Media City’s The Thought Incubator: A sleeping giant called FILM, Dubai - BoldTalks, Dubai 2010 - - S.T Dupont Liberte Launch, Dubai - Turner Classic Movies (TCM) 10th Anniversary Event, Dubai - Heels and Deals Re: Female Emirati Entrepreneurs - Women’s Leadership and Technology Conference in Sharjah, Sharjah - Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Abu Dhabi 2009 - Emirates Women Award, Dubai - Keynote Speaker for the Education and Career Forum at Najah, Abu Dhabi - The Circle Conference, Abu Dhabi - Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bahrain - WOIBEX Global Women Leaders Summit, Dubai 2008 - Speaking Engagement for Rotary Club, Dubai - GEL Conference 2008, New York City - Insight Dubai Conference, Dubai

The Scene Club - DubaiFounder & CEO

Jan. 2004 - Feb. 2018United Arab EmiratesThe Scene Club (www.thesceneclub.com) is a monthly film club that highlights the best of international independent cinema and provides a platform from which to celebrate and discuss independent productions. The Scene Club has hosted notable directors from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East who have attended private screenings throughout the year to interact with members and participate in a Q&A after the screened film. In Partnership with: - Roxy Cinemas Hotel Partner: - The Royal Mirage One & Only

D-SEVEN Motion PicturesFounder & CEO

Jan. 2002 - Sep. 2017Dubai and Abu DhabiD-SEVEN Motion Pictures is a full service production company based in Dubai that produces Feature Films, Reality TV, TV commercials, Documentaries, Stills Photography, Promotional Films and Animation. D-SEVEN facilitates both International and Regional clients when producing content in the Middle East in addition to liaising with government agencies such as "The Dubai Film and TV Commission" and "The National Media Council", to assist with securing film and photography permits in the UAE. Founded by Nayla Al Khaja, The UAE’s first female Emirati Producer/Director, D-SEVEN is a dedicated team of award winning film professionals who are keen to ensure that a clients expectations are exceeded every time. Nayla’s lifetime of media experience within the Gulf provides D-SEVEN with an unrivalled edge when helping helping clients understand the local market and maximise their experience in creating content in the Middle East. Some of the clients include - Canon - LG - Nivea - Nike - Mercedes Benz - BMW - Vogue Men - TECOM - Qatar National Bank - Dubai International Film Festival - Doha Tribeca Film Festival - Gulf Film Festival - Gucci - KPMG - Cartier - Al Habtoor Group - Discovery