Aladdin is an award winning film director and cinematographer who brings the rich traditions of the Gulf and MENA region to life through moving, cinematic storytelling. His commercial portfolio features high-impact campaigns for global brands such as Spotify Arabia, Toyota, STC, Lexus, McCafé, Billboard Arabia, HP and Toyota. Notably, his work on Billboard Arabia’s “The Second Release” earned top honors including Gold and Silver at Cannes Lions, the Dubai Lynx Grand Prix and numerous other awards.
Beyond commercial sets, Aladdin lends his visual expertise to acclaimed narrative cinema. He served as cinematographer on SWAN SONG, a prominent Saudi short film directed by Hanaa El Omair that screened at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) and won the Golden Palm Tree Award at the Saudi Film Festival. Whether helming major brand campaigns or shooting independent films, Aladdin pours his creativity into crafting deeply personal stories driven by profound emotion.