Famous talk show host receive 10-year residence visa, from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Residents Office and Twofour54

Egyptian talk show host Mona El-Shazly is ready to seek more primetime success after being awarded a 10-year Golden Visa from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), facilitated by the Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) and the twofour54 Abu Dhabi.

El-Shazly is renowned for her talk shows ‘Al Ashira Masa’an’ and ‘Ma’akom' on the CBC
network, where she interviewed some of the biggest names in politics, science and
entertainment. After receiving the visa, El-Shazly expressed her gratitude to DCT Abu Dhabi and the leadership of the UAE, adding she was keen to use her broadcasting experience to boost Abu Dhabi’s growing media and entertainment industry.

ADRO was established to assist overseas nationals in settling in Abu Dhabi to help them achieve their long-term goals, while also promoting inclusivity and harmony in the
community. Working with DCT Abu Dhabi and ADRO, twofour54 streamlined the process of the visas as part the media and entertainment hub’s in-house government and travel support services

For more information about the requirements for obtaining a Golden Residence Visa, please visit: www.adro.gov.ae

• Photo caption: HE Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi and HE Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism & Marketing presented the golden visa to the Egyptian media personality Mona El Shazly, during her visit to the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi headquarters.

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About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress, and helps achieve Abu Dhabi's wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the Emirate's position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate's potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries. 

DCT Abu Dhabi's vision is defined by the Emirate's people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi's status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought. 

About the Abu Dhabi Residents Office

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office is a division of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), established to support the emirate's thriving international community. The office is dedicated to helping new residents settle into Abu Dhabi and supporting the integration and harmonisation of expatriates with the local culture and society. The office is developing smart services for its global talent residency programmes, guides for the international community, as well as active research and engagement initiatives that promote life in the emirate. The office also advocates for international residents and actively contribute to shaping policies that improve the quality of life for everyone in Abu Dhabi, now and in the future.

To find out more, visit adro.gov.ae

About twofour54

twofour54 aims to cultivate Abu Dhabi’s media free zone and provide products and services to attract local, regional and international media businesses to the Emirate.

Tasked with enabling a new generation of creative leaders, twofour54 brought Yas Creative Hub to position Abu Dhabi as the Middle East’s pioneering home for content creation. Yas Creative Hub is a purpose-built 2.9 million sq/ft connected campus, designed to bring Abu Dhabi’s creative community together and provide a unique media and entertainment ecosystem for the region.

Named after the geographical coordinates of Abu Dhabi, twofour54 partners include over 600 media companies – including Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Unity Technologies, Ubisoft, CNN, Fox, Flash Entertainment and M&C Saatchi – as well as a bi-lingual freelancer pool and a community of aspiring media talents.

twofour54 provides world-class production facilities, talent development initiatives and training, and business support services for media companies.

twofour54 is part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy.

For more information, visit www.twofour54.com

For more information, please contact:

Mohammed Al Daqqaq, Asda’a BCW

Email: Mohammed.daqqaq@bcw-global.com

Contact number: 971507037115+

Or

Afaf El Sharkawy, Asda’a BCW

Email: afaf.elsharkawy@bcw-global.com

Contact number: +971505027375