Hong Kong Film Festival Returns to Dubai, Showcasing Diverse Cinema for Fifth Edition

2025-11-15 01:00 Last Updated At：01:08

Film festival returns for fifth edition in Dubai showcasing Middle East audiences Hong Kong film charms

With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Hong Kong film festival returned to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the fifth edition from November 8 to 12 (Dubai time), bringing a curated selection of Hong Kong cinema to the Middle East community.

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Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation - Dubai screened seven Hong Kong movies in a variety of genres, such as action, drama and documentary, showcasing the creativity and diversity of Hong Kong cinema.

A number of Hong Kong movie talents travelled to Dubai to attend the gala, including actor ANSONBEAN from the opening film "Good Game", director Chan Tai-lee from "Fight for Tomorrow" and director Chou Man-yu from "Behind the Shadows". They attended the opening night reception organised by Dubai ETO to meet the audience, and participated in post-screening sharing sessions to exchange views with film enthusiasts.

The opening night took place at the unique setting of the semi-outdoor Cinema Akil in 25hours. Apart from the newly release "Good Game", the 90s classic "Once a Thief" directed by John Woo was also screened, as the audience showed great enthusiasm about the captivating action scenes and thrilling plot of both movies.

Other Hong Kong films screened at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai's leading creative district included "Four Trails", "My First of May", and "Reborn".

Speaking at the opening reception, the Acting Director-General of Dubai ETO, Mr Leo Poon, said that the successful hosting of the fifth edition of Hong Kong film festival in Dubai reflects the continuous creativity of Hong Kong cinema and the sustained support from local audiences. He also emphasised the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's staunch support for Hong Kong's cultural, creative and film industries, including efforts in recent years to deepen international exchanges and co-operation, strengthen overseas ties and pave the way for future collaborations.

"The Government is committed to promoting the development of the film industry. Over the past three years, films funded by the CCIDA through the Film Development Fund have accounted for nearly 30per cent of Hong Kong's total box office receipts. The Chief Executive also announced in his 2025 Policy Address that the CCIDA will enhance publicity, exchanges, and business matching overseas. We are eager to bring more outstanding Hong Kong film productions to the Middle East, with a view to further promoting Hong Kong films to the local film industry and community."

Dubai ETO will continue to support Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries in fostering exchanges and exploring business opportunities through collaboration with various partners.

Voter Turnout for 2025 Legislative Council Election Reaches 31.43% as of December 7, 10:30 PM.

Legislative Council General Election voter turnout (2230)

The voter turnout figures for the 2025 Legislative Council General Election as at 10.30pm today (December 7) are as follows:

Geographical constituencies

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Electorate

Cumulative

voter

turnout

Cumulative

turnout

rate (%)

Hong Kong Island East

379,926

119,599

31.48%

Hong Kong Island West

342,123

105,499

30.84%

Kowloon East

441,663

141,617

32.06%

Kowloon West

345,661

105,914

30.64%

Kowloon Central

421,235

132,549

31.47%

New Territories South East

439,546

141,200

32.12%

New Territories North

408,660

127,394

31.17%

New Territories North West

436,087

140,246

32.16%

New Territories South West

471,045

151,884

32.24%

New Territories North East

445,352

132,359

29.72%

Total

4,131,298

1,298,261

31.43%

Functional constituencies

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Electorate

Cumulative

voter

turnout

Cumulative

turnout

rate (%)

Heung Yee Kuk

155

144

92.90%

Agriculture and fisheries

172

166

96.51%

Insurance

111

82.88%

Transport

217

191

88.02%

Education

74,618

26,321

35.27%

Legal

6,328

2,379

37.59%

Accountancy

23,937

8,206

34.28%

Medical and health services

49,316

17,053

34.58%

Engineering

9,699

5,675

58.51%

Architectural, surveying,

planning and landscape

8,212

4,364

53.14%

Labour

881

782

88.76%

Social welfare

11,217

5,087

45.35%

Real estate and construction

557

461

82.76%

Tourism

173

155

89.60%

Commercial (first)

903

687

76.08%

Commercial (second)

323

236

73.07%

Commercial (third)

307

100.00%

Industrial (first)

345

245

71.01%

Industrial (second)

474

314

66.24%

Finance

81.32%

Financial services

562

387

68.86%

Sports, performing arts,

culture and publication

255

226

88.63%

Import and export

311

246

79.10%

Textiles and garment

322

236

73.29%

Wholesale and retail

1,673

996

59.53%

Technology and innovation

100.00%

Catering

129

124

96.12%

Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region

deputies to the National

People's Congress, Hong

Kong Special

Administrative Region

members of the National

Committee of the Chinese

People's Political

Consultative Conference

and representatives of

relevant national

organisations

557

537

96.41%

Total

191,916

75,762

39.48%

Election Committee constituency

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Electorate

Cumulative voter turnout

Cumulative turnout

rate (%)

1,466

1,456

99.32%

The voter turnout figures are for temporary reference only.

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