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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...