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Ghori’s work has been covered by scores of publications worldwide.

He has been interviewed as a Celebrity Artist in high profile videos produced by Samsung Gulf, Ford Middle East, Microsoft Gulf, Sharjah International Book Fair, Doha Tribeca Film Institute, World Art Dubai, Khaleej Times, Gulf News, PBS and many more.

 

News Coverage

TRT World Feature story on Ghori's creation Antara
Featured interview on Scifi.co.uk
DIFF 2009 Media Personalities featured on MediaWeek
Cyborg Hero - Feature Story on The National May28 2009
A Feature story in Gulf News highlighting emerging young entrepreneurs in the Gulf
Ghori's comics were used to promote the Ford Mustang
Ghori’s digital painting in the Al-Ittihad paper to honor Shuhada al Watan (The Nation’s Martyrs)
Gulf News Story | Xero Error: A Cyborg to thrill Dubai
Interview on Animation Insider
Khaleej Times News story on Xero Error 2010
Ghori's comic World War Free being distributed in Montreal, Canada.
Awarded Best Upcoming Filmmaker in 2011
On the cover of Digital Studio magazine with his creation Xero Error.
In 2016,Ghori was the face of Microsoft's #DoGreatThingsDXB Campaign to launch Windows 10
VAULT The Art of Ashraf Ghori
Esquire Magazine featured Ghori as one of the Top 5 digital influencers in the region - and the only artist featured in this category. (Dec. 2014)

Events

Signing his comics released at the Middle East Film & Comic Con.
Ghori receiving an award from His Excellency Mohammad Abdulla Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the UAE and the Chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Ghori presenting his art book to Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi
At the inaugural IGN Convention panel along with the CEO of Archie Comics Nancy Silberkleit. The IGN Convention Logo designed by Ghori is seen in the picture
Chief Guest / Commencement Speaker at Our Own English High School, Dubai
Conducting a workshop at World Art Dubai as Microsoft's Brand Ambassador
Harshil, a student at Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs is thrilled to see himself drawn as a superhero.
Ghori’s exhibit ‘Al Siraaj’ was a popular tourist attraction at The Sheikh Obaid Bin Thani Museum.
Being interviewed as Microsoft's brand ambassador at the launch of the Surface Pro 4
Being interviewed as an Official Guest at the Sharjah International Book Fair
Winner, Made in UAE Awards - Distinguished Achievement Award. Abu Dhabi (2011)
Conducting a Cartoon Art workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
Digital Art training sessions being held at Hakaya Misk Bahrain
Filmmaking presentation at the ‘American Corner of Abu Dhabi’ at AlHosn University in Abu Dhabi
Featured as Microsoft's Brand Ambassador at the Windows 10 launch event
In 2016,Ghori was the face of Microsoft's #DoGreatThingsDXB Campaign to launch Windows 10.
Ghori, seen here with the Tempest Comics team, as a Guest Artist at The Dallas Fantasy Fair in 1994.
Digital Art training sessions being held in Bahrain
Ghori’s artworks regularly adorn the MBC headquarters as gigantic displays to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day.
Conducting a workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
Judging the Superkids art competition, part of the Beat Diabetes initiative by Landmark Group
Ghori’s exhibit of comic art at the Citizen E Gallery at Dubai Design District
Delivering a keynote presentation at the Stars of Business Summit in 2012
An advocate of digital art, Ghori discusses the many advantages of going digital as an artist.
Ashraf Ghori at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival for his debut film Xero Error
Live art demonstration creating a digital painting
Daft Punk & Ghori's book VAULT
Digital Art Presentation
Being a part of the Filmmakers Panel by Canon
With Simon Bisley at MEFCC

Featured Videos

Publicity Photos

Being interviewed as an Official Guest at the Sharjah International Book Fair
From Esquire magazine article about UAE's top 5 digital influencers

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