"Once again Cairo is ready to celebrate the fine art of Cinema during its annual Cairo International Film Festival.

It is imperative that we re-emphasize international communication and understanding between nations.

Ours is the oldest festival in the Middle East and has beenan inspiration to several other budding festivals of which we are proud. We extend a hand of friendship and co-operation to them

and to all festivals, hoping that the exchange of ideas and concepts will be beneficial to all.

This is the positive direction to achieve our dreams and develop and enhance the Egyptian, Arab and African film industry. Hard work & devotion are necessary to allow us to project in a comprehensive manner the reality of our culture & tradition.