Touted to be the first female film director/producer in the United Arab Emirates, Nayla Al Khaja brings experience and cultural knowledge to national and international projects. Her knowledge of Gulf dialects and five international languages gives her a unique advantage when facilitating regional and global complex and sensitive projects.

CEO of Nayla Al Khaja Films, Nayla founded 2007 The Scene Club, Dubai’s first film club and has also written and directed several films, all presented and awarded in international film festivals. She is committed to telling authentic stories and developing the UAE’s film industry that will positively impact Arab cinema.