DUBAI: 黑料社区 film producer Mohammed Al-Turki, who previously served as the CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, is set to receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award at the upcoming amfAR gala event in Venice on Sept. 1.
The award will recognize Al-Turki for his contributions to the film industry and charitable work.
The American Foundation for AIDS Research supports researchers, prevention, education and advocacy. It has raised nearly $900 million since 1985.
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鈥淭hanks in part to his leadership, @RedseaFilm Festival has been a generous supporter of amfAR鈥檚 work for many years and has helped advance our lifesaving research,鈥 the organization said in a statement on Instagram.
Al-Turki wrote on Instagram recently: 鈥淚 feel very humbled and very appreciative, I believe so much in amfAR鈥檚 work and will do whatever I can until there is a cure for HIV and AIDS, which is apparent more than ever right now.鈥
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鈥淕etting the Philanthropic Leadership Award is an honor that is surreal. I am honored to share this moment in Venice with my film and chosen family (and) a true icon the one and only Mr. Richard Gere who will receive amfAR鈥檚 Award of Inspiration,鈥 Al-Turki added.
The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
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