HBKUs Translation and Interpreting Institute to Support Inclusive Screenings at Ajyal Film Festival

Doha, November 17 (QNA) - In line with its mission to enrich Qatari society through transformative educational experiences, the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), will support several inclusive screenings at this year’s Ajyal Film Festival. This year’s event will be the sixth in a row that TII will provide audiovisual translation for selected films. Speaking ahead of the festival opening, CHSS Founding Dean, Dr. Amal Al-Malki said: "Were looking forward to supporting another round of all-inclusive screenings at this year’s Ajyal Film Festival. Inclusivity has been at the heart of our cause at CHSS and TII from the very beginning and were proud of our collaboration with DFIs team. While COVID-19 has necessitated changes to this year’s event, we nevertheless remain committed to providing high-quality audiovisual translation support." Taking place November 18 to 23, the Ajyal Film Festival will be held online as well as at Lusail’s Drive-In Cinema, and Vox Cinemas, Doha Festival City. TII-supported inclusive screenings run November 20 to 23 and will also be available online at www.watch.ajyalfilm.com/2020. (QNA)