Media
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
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Abu Dhabi’s media sector has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years as a result of sustained emirate and federal government support as well as the increase in local content being created in its dedicated media free zone twofour54. The presence of major international media corporations in the free zone has underlined the quality of the facilities on offer, while efforts to cultivate the emergence of a skilled local workforce for the sector are paying dividends thanks to the various training and outreach programmes on offer. Strategic partnerships with regional and international media players alike should cement the emirate’s reputation as a leading media centre in the years ahead. This chapter contains an interview with Maryam Eid AlMheiri, CEO, Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54.

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Overview

Rising star: The media free zone continues to foster a creative generation of artists, filmmakers and influencers
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Abu Dhabi’s media sector has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years as a result of sustained emirate and federal government support as well as the increase in local content being created in its dedicated media free zone twofour54. The presence of major international media corporations in the free zone has underlined the quality of the facilities on offer, while efforts to cultivate the emergence of a skilled local workforce for the sector are paying dividends thanks to the various training…

Interview

Creative content: Maryam Eid AlMheiri, CEO, Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54, on building content through community
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Interview:Maryam Eid AlMheiri How will the relocation of twofour54 to Yas Island enhance Abu Dhabi’s media industry, and what are your goals as you develop the new campus? MARYAM EID ALMHEIRI: Currently, twofour54 holds a total area of 59,000 sq metres dispersed throughout the city. Moving to Yas Island will allow us to create a unified, free media zone in a single area as we work to position ourselves as a creative industry community in order to enhance interactions between people. The…