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Ryan Reynolds And Michael Bay Abu Dhabi, November 13, 2018 – Exclusive photos from the set of Netflix’s and Skydance Media’s, the global diversified media company that creates premium, event-level entertainment for worldwide audiences, new blockbuster was released today after Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds and award-winning director Michael Bay kicked off their shoot in Abu Dhabi for the highly-anticipated new action movie 6 Underground. The film’s 300+ cast and crew will spend 30 days in the UAE shooting at four locations, including Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The production team – which includes more than 100 production specialists, based in Abu Dhabi – is working closely with twofour54, which is providing full production services, including location assistance, permits and suppliers as well as catering, accommodation, travel and transportation. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars following his ...

Maryam Eid AlMheiri Abu Dhabi, May 14, 2018 – The CEO of Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54, H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, has heard first-hand how the Emirate’s future media leaders believe the sector should evolve – and will be using their opinions to help further develop the industry. H.E. AlMheiri hosted a special workshop on May 9 at twofour54 Abu Dhabi, where aspiring youth and young media professionals were invited to share their views on how to shape the sector. The event is part of Abu Dhabi’s drive to create a thriving and sustainable media industry as a key driver of a diversified economy, as per Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Developing local talent is a top priority of that goal. H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri said: “Our region has one of the most youthful populations on the planet, with more than half of people under 25. And the future of our industry is in their hands. This is why it is vital that we ensure the media leaders of the future a...

‘Creatives4Good’ Competition Abu Dhabi  –  twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media and entertainment hub, and the National Media Council (‘NMC’) have announced the winners of the ‘Creatives4Good’ competition, which was inspired by the “Year of Giving” initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, at the end of 2016. Giving Hands, a triad consisting of Salha AlSeiari, Hamda AlRemeithi, Warda AlHammadi, won yesterday following a judging panel led by H.E. Mansour AlMansouri, Director General of National Media Council and H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chief Executive Officer of Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54. Launched at the end of October, the competition aimed to encourage the UAE’s creative community to produce video content that reflect the continuous spirit of giving and volunteering and the theme #GivingNeverStops . H.E AlMansouri said: “Creatives4Good is a national media initiative launch...

**** The Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and Saudi’s General Commission of Audiovisual Media agree collaboration to enable the growth of media sector. **** Redha bin Mohammed Al And Maryam Al Mheiri ABU DHABI -- November 2017 – The Media Zone Authority (MZA) – Abu Dhabi, the regulatory body of twofour54, and the General Commission of Audiovisual Media (‘GCAM’) of Saudi Arabia signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) that will see both organizations collaborate on efforts to help grow the media sector in the region. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between both organizations, enhance the sharing of experiences and knowledge, and collaborate on initiatives that will support Saudi Vison 2030’s goal to foster job creation and enable the establishment and growth of SMEs in the media sector. The agreement was signed by Her Excellency Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, CEO of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54, and Mr. Redha bin Mohammed Al H...

Maryam Al Mheiri December 27, 2016 -- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates --  Maryam Al Mheiri, Acting CEO of twofour54, commented on announcing 2017 the Year of Giving. "Declaring 2017 as the Year of Giving by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is a generous gesture that conveys profound noble messages that everyone can adopt regardless of age or social role. The UAE has long been a leading example of generosity and giving. Announcing 2017 as the Year of Giving is testament to the continuation of the country's humanitarian approach which reinforces the spirit of volunteering and innovation as a lifestyle and daily practice to achieve happiness. Happiness generates creative ideas that will add great value to the achievements of our country that has been founded on the principles of humanity, generosity and the values of collaboration and tolerance.

Maryam Al Mheiri Abu Dhabi-UAE:  twofour54 has taken a stake in cross-platform gaming start-up, Unnyhog, with the purpose of bolstering the gaming industry in Abu Dhabi, highlighting twofour54’s leading role in developing this growing sector locally and regionally.  A graduate of Flat6labs’ first cycle in 2015, Unnyhog was established with the objective of introducing technological innovations to gaming design. Unnyhog recently developed UnnyWorld, a cross-platform massive multiplayer online game based in a fantasy world. UnnyWorld utilises a gesture control technology that was designed to provide an engaging experience in a fast-paced game played by millions worldwide. Acting CEO of twofour54, Maryam Al Mheiri, commented: “We are witnessing a growing demand in the gaming sector due to increased online connectivity, smartphone penetration and availability of 3G and 4G technologies in emerging markets. Now more than ever, entrepreneurship is playing ...

Star Wars Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi-UAE: 21 January 2016: Standing at 100m tall and with a surface area of 17,000m2, twofour54 and Aldar Properties PJSC’s epic Starkiller base installation in Abu Dhabi is among the biggest in the world dedicated to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the film, Abu Dhabi plays Jakku, a frontier desert planet in a remote section of the Outer Rim Territories. twofour54 and Aldar Properties PJSC worked together to create the giant Starkiller Base that was placed on the iconic, coin-shaped Aldar HQ building in Abu Dhabi. The epic sticker installation took nine non-stop days to print using material that would cover two and a half football pitches, followed by 420 combined hours of manpower to install on the surface of the building. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh instalment in the franchise and has smashed box office records to become the third biggest movie of all time. It is the fastest film to reach the $1 billion mark at the ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens In a further sign of the significant role Abu Dhabi has played in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media and entertainment hub has confirmed the Emirate will play host to the Middle East premiere of the film on December 16 at Emirates Palace. Commenting on the announcement, twofour54’s CEO Noura Al Kaabi said “Having Star Wars: The Force Awakens screen in Abu Dhabi prior to its general release is a real validation for how successful the filming was whilst the production was here. To date, all of the trailers and TV spots for the film have included scenes from Abu Dhabi, which have generated unprecedented excitement around the globe. We are very proud of our achievements and excited for audiences around the world to experience Abu Dhabi on the big screen”. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Abu Dhabi plays Jakku, “a frontier desert planet in a remote section of the Outer Rim Territories” according to StarWars.com. Wi...