Khalid Ali
Directing
Known For
"A Smile on Air" is a comedy radio series that dives into the everyday, relatable challenges faced by employees and commuters on their way to work each morning. Through a light-hearted and humorous approach, the show discusses common real-life problems, turning ordinary daily struggles into amusing and insightful segments that resonate with its listeners. The series effectively blends situational comedy with observations on societal issues, offering a humorous take on the daily grind and the small absurdities of life.
A Smile on Air
The "Squeegee Boys" are best known for washing windshields of cars stopped at intersections around Baltimore. Seen by some as hooligans and by others as entrepreneurs, little is known about the actual circumstances that drive these young men to pick up a squeegee.
Squeegee
"To Love with Regards" is an impactful Emirati film produced by Sharjah TV in 2008, directed by Khalid Ali. Aired during the holy month of Ramadan, the film presents a touching drama that explores human relationships and social issues within the context of Emirati society. It deeply delves into the conflicting emotions and challenges individuals face in their pursuit of love and connection, while emphasizing the values of tolerance and understanding. The film is characterized by its realistic and expressive portrayal of daily life, making it a rich and insightful viewing experience.
To Love with Regards
The story follows a little girl living under the control of a tyrannical father and a submissive mother. As she begins to detach from reality, she creates a private inner world, leading the story into powerful emotional territory.
Young Sadness
A group of close university friends becomes entangled in a dangerous web of greed and power. As alliances form and tensions rise, secrets unravel in a suspenseful tale woven with mystery and moral dilemmas. The Key explores how wealth and cunning interplay with loyalty, as one navigates the choices that can lead to redemption—or downfall.
Al-Miftah (The Key)
Khafaya – Secrets is a 2008 Emirati drama film that explores the emotional and psychological struggles of individuals living in a conservative society. The film delves into the hidden emotional conflicts people endure, revealing how they often mask their true feelings behind façades of denial and social conformity.
Secrets
A group of Emirati youths head to a remote desert farmhouse owned by one of their fathers to spend a weekend during the winter. While practicing the extreme sport of bungee jumping at night, they discover a distressed girl wandering alone ...See more
The Lost Girl
A family's desert getaway turns into a nightmare when the father leaves to retrieve forgotten supplies, and a sudden accident leaves them vulnerable and alone in the wild.