The IIFA organisers decided to re-schedule the event after the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day mourning period across the country starting Friday, May 13, over the demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. However, an official confirmation is not out yet.
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who is under the watchful eyes of the Enforcement Directorate for her connection with the alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has approached a Delhi court and sought the judiciary permission to travel abroad for 15 days to attend the IIFA awards in Abu Dhabi. She is also seeking the court's permission to travel to France and Nepal.
International Indian Film Academy 2022 will take place in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on May 20-21. It will be hosted by Bollywood biggies Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Varun Dhawan.