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To recreate the magic of 2022, IIFA

Awards to be held in Abu Dhabi again

IIFA 2023 will be a grand celebration of the best talent in Indian cinema, bringing together
global dignitaries, international media, fans, and film enthusiasts worldwide

Bobby Deol with Indian television host Manish Paul at IIFA Awards 2022 (ANI) Tamannaah Bhatia performs at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi (ANI)

Urvashi Rautela at the 22nd edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards (ANI) Shahid Kapoor and actress Ananya Panday performing at the 22nd edition of International
Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2022 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (ANI)

OUR BUREAU The comeback of the 22nd edi-
tion of IIFA this year at Yas Island, pact in tourism, business & trade, and much more magic to come next year”.
Mumbai/Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, hosted by superstar Sal- the film production business for the Saleh Mohamed Al-Geziry, Di-
fter a successful award week- man Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and destination. rector General for Tourism at DCT
end in Abu Dhabi this year, Maniesh Paul, featured electrifying Noreen Khan, Vice President Abu Dhabi, said: “We are honoured
AThe International Indian Film performances by the finest talent from of IIFA said, “IIFA this year was an to once more welcome the IIFA
Academy (IIFA) is going to be back the Indian film fraternity, leaving us in amazing experience thanks to the Weekend & Awards to Etihad Arena.
with awards in 2023 -- again in Abu awe with three memorable, star-stud- wonderful partners Miral & DCT. With the eyes of the world’s film in-
Dhabi! ded days with packed venues filled Coming back after two years we really dustry upon us, we have an amazing
The International Indian Film by fans from all around the globe. worked hard to deliver the best of live opportunity to share with the world
Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards, More than 350 media attended entertainment again. The best part Abu Dhabi’s exciting nightlife, inspir-
which brings together the very best the three-day awards weekend from was the entire weekend delivered a ing cultural experiences, and restor-
of the Indian film industry, is back 17 countries across the globe as more positive experience to everyone who ative escapes. The Awards in Febru-
by popular demand in Yas Island, than 20,000 people thronged the arena. witnessed or experienced the event ary can only enhance our reputation
Abu Dhabi, in February 2023 to win IIFA 2023 will be a grand celebra- in any way. We have been inundat- as a global centre for top-tier leisure,
our hearts all over again! IIFA 2023 tion of the best talent in Indian cine- ed with unprecedented appreciation entertainment, and business events.”
will be held in collaboration with the ma, bringing together global dignitar- and comments of everyone truly has Premiered on June 25 on Indian
Department of Culture and Tourism ies, international media, fans, and film had a wonderful time this year in Abu televisions, the awards were held after
-- Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and enthusiasts worldwide. To present a Dhabi and so we are pleased and ex- the two-year hiatus due to the global
Miral. greater opportunity for long-term im- cited to bring it all back again but with COVID-19 pandemic.

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