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Twofour54 launches freelancer visa and licence package in Abu Dhabi, UAE November 4, 2009

Posted by Farrukh Naeem at www.copywriterjournalist.com in : Advertising , 17 comments

It’s finally here. Abu Dhabi’s media free zone twofour54 has gone live with its freelance package.

I just had a detailed chat with Greg Sweeting, the General Counsel for twofour54. Greg is a solicitor with over 15 years of media law experience, and looked after Showtime’s legal affairs across the MENA region prior to joining twofour54.

Greg Sweeting, General Counsel, twofour54

Greg Sweeting, General Counsel, twofour54

Why twofour54?
“The reason why we exist here at twofour54 – it’s all about building the creative content industry in Abu Dhabi for the Arabic world for Arabic content,” says Greg, explaining the philosophy behind twofour54.

The freelance option was one that was much awaited – one can’t think of a production industry without freelance talent.

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UAE National Day logo unveiled November 2, 2009

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UAE National Day has a nice, brush-stroke logo this year, as reported by Gulf News.

It will be the official element in all communication across the seven emirates, according to the Higher Committee for National Day celebrations headed by Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

UAE National Day logo

UAE National Day logo

Source: Gulf News

Creatives in UAE… get ready for those National Day briefs raining on you… aaaaaany time now! I’ve made my share as well. Mail me ones you are proud of – maybe you’ll see them here with due credits. Old ones will do too. Good for err… reference.