The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) 2022 will be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The 22nd edition of IIFA will take place on March 18 and March 19, 2022. IIFA started in 2000, is held in different-different countries every year, where fans cast online vote for the Indian film industry.
Key Points
1. The biggest award ceremony of Bollywood will be hosted by superstar Salman Khan in Abu Dhabi. The event will be graced by not just Bollywood celebrities but also global dignitaries, fans and film enthusiasts from across the world.
2. The IIFA 2022 will be held in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the ceremony will also attempt to strengthen the cultural ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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3. Would be host for IIFA, Salman Khan has said, "I have always enjoyed being a part of the IIFA Family and travelling to some great destinations but this year I am super happy that we are headed to one of my personal favorites, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi." He further said, "IIFA is always a memorable time and this year it will be an even bigger celebration as we celebrate the 75th year of India's independence and UAE's 50th Anniversary-Golden Jubilee celebration."
4. Dabangg star also added, "Over the last 21 years, IIFA has not only given Indian cinema an international platform, but it has created a wonderful opportunity to take us to our fans and connect millions of people globally. I am proud and excited to get ready to host the 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards Yas Island, Abu Dhabi as we unite the world through cinema & celebration".
5. Undersecretary of Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Saood Abdulaziz said, "India has long been one of Abu Dhabi's top inbound source markets for tourists building on strong historic ties. Hosting the IIFA Awards underlines the key strategic position the Indian market occupies for the emirate." He further said, "In addition, we have enjoyed a great bond with India's movie industry, which has for many years been attracted to the UAE capital by our high-quality infrastructure, so the addition of the IIFA to Abu Dhabi's calendar of events aligns perfectly with our 5-year strategy to develop the cultural and creative industries."
