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HCT and twofour54 to provide students with practical experience in the field of media

Sun, 2011-12-11 09:00 - By

Digital Media, Media, Gulf News, HCT, twofour54, Wayne Borg

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and twofour54 have signed an agreement that will help prepare HCT students for a career in the media industry. twofour54 has agreed to provide HCT students with a high tech media lab where students will develop the skills needed to work in the media industry. HCT will have classes in the lab on a regular basis, and will host monthly workshops there in partnership with twofour54.

“We want to stimulate local talents so they consider professional careers in media, and to increase awareness among the student population about new industries that are developing in the UAE, like gaming and animation,” said Wayne Borg, deputy CEO and COO at twofour54.

Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Twofour54 Tadreeb launch Arab Film Studio

Tue, 2011-11-01 10:56 - By

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Announcement, Media Business, Media, Arab Film Studio, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Al MubarakMichael Garin, Mohammed Al Otaiba, Sea Shadow, Tropfest, twofour54 tadreeb, Wayne Borg

Image Nation Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Twofour54 Tadreeb, announced the launch of Arab Film Studio.

Ubisoft to open first major video studio in Abu Dhabi, creating 100 jobs over next 5 years

Wed, 2011-10-26 08:27 - By

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Announcement, Digital Media, Media Business, Games & Toys, Media, Assassin’s Creed, Christine Burgess-Quémard, Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, GCC, Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, twofour54, twofour54 gaming academy, twofour54 tadreeb, Ubisoft, Wayne Borg, Yannick Theler

Today Ubisoft and twofour54 Abu Dhabi announced the upcoming opening of a new Ubisoft development studio in Abu Dhabi.

Adstream appoints Twofour54 Intaj as exclusive provider of services in Middle East

Sun, 2011-10-02 10:46 - By

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Announcement, Media Business, Media, Adstream, Gerard Barron, twofour54, Twofour54 Intaj, Wayne Borg

Twofour54 Intaj, the media technologies arm of Twofour54, has announced that it has signed a joint venture deal with the world's leading advertising technology specialist, Adstream. The joint venture means that Twofour54 Intaj will now become the exclusive provider of Adstream services in the Middle East, making it the one-stop-shop for advertisers, agencies, production agents, publishers and broadcasters that want to take advantage of Adstream's leading digital solutions and services.

By eliminating the need for video tapes, couriers, physical storage and guaranteeing fast and direct delivery, Adstream's digital workflow platform is helping to revolutionise the way the advertising and media industries share and distribute advertising and media content.

The joint-venture with Twofour54 in the Middle East is part of Adstream's robust expansion strategy that has seen extended operations in South Africa and Asia and a growing global presence and cross-media solutions across Europe, US and Latin America in recent months. Adstream's capabilities are an evolution in broadcast, print and online storage, validation and distribution that provides cost and time efficiencies, greater speed-to-market - with a carbon-friendly workflow.

Wayne Borg, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer at Twofour54 commented on the deal by saying, "Adstream's technology, which allows users to digitally manage advertising assets across TV, Radio, Print and Online media, is helping to redefine the global advertising industry. Signing this exclusive partnership is yet another example of Twofour54 actively responding to market demands for services and expertise that meet international standards."

Gerard Barron, Adstream's co-founder and CEO said, "We are very excited to have Twofour54 as our partner to bring Adstream's portfolio to the Middle East. Their industry-leading position and a track record of innovation and excellence makes them the ideal partner to transform the region to a new level in advertising management. We can see immediate benefits to our regional and global clients and are looking forward to explore the opportunities ahead."

Twofour54 ibtikar signs investment deal worth $2.5 million in online gaming firms

Thu, 2011-08-11 08:13 - By

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PR Business, Games & Toys, Tahadi Games and Jawaker, Twofour54 ibtikar, Wayne Borg

Government-owned media firm Twofour54 ibtikar, has announced its investment deal with Tahadi Games and Jawaker worth in the amount of $2.5 million. Deputy CEO and chief operating officer of twofour54, Wayne Borg, said the firm is currently in deal talks with ten companies.

Furthermore, Twofour54 ibtikar has taken minority stakes in Arabic online games companies Tahadi Games and Jawaker, in deals that are expected to create tens of new jobs for local youth. “We are creating meaningful jobs for young people in the UAE,” said Wayne Borg.

“We are looking about 50 jobs minimum realistically within the first eighteen months.”

twofour54 Intaj launches MENA region's first dedicated stereoscopic 3D lab

Wed, 2011-07-20 12:42 - By

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Media Business, Product Launch, Media, Public interest, 2010 FIFA World Cup, 3D, 3D Plug-ins, Animation, AVID, corporate videos, Events, Filmlight, Hasan Sayed Hasan, Intaj, lab, production, training, twofour54, Wayne Borg

twofour54 intaj today launched the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first Stereoscopic 3D lab, making it the only facility of its kind in the Middle East to offer dedicated facilities, equipment and expert support across the third dimension.

Elaph announces the launch of new Multi-Media services in partnership with Charisma Group

Mon, 2011-07-11 06:16 - By

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Broadcasting News, Media, A&E Network, Abu Dhabi, Al-Majalla magazine, Ayman Al Zyoud, BBC, Channel 4, Charisma Group, Discovery, Elaph, EMM media venture, ITV, Multi-Media, multi-media services, National Geographic, Othman al-Omeir, twofour54, Wayne Borg

Twofour54 tadreeb acquires Dubai's SAE institute

Thu, 2011-06-16 09:44 - By

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PR Business, Media, Adobe, apple, Bachelor Degree programme, BBC, Bournemouth University. Navitas Group, Cartoon Network, Diploma, INA, Knowledge Village, RFI, Rod Jones, SAE Institut, Thomson Foundation, Thomson Reuters, twofour54 tadreeb, Wayne Borg

Twofour54 tadreeb, the media training academy, has acquired the Dubai business of the SAE Institute, the world's largest network of media training academies. As part of the deal, Twofour54 tadreeb has also entered into a long term co-operation agreement, which will enable it to access the Institute's internationally accredited Diploma and Bachelor Degree programmes.

This acquisition investment adds significant flexibility to Twofour54 tadreeb's existing structure of training programmes, which is provided by Twofour54's international partners including BBC, Thomson Reuters, Apple, Thomson Foundation, RFI, INA, Adobe, Cartoon Network and Bournemouth University.

C Sky Abu Dhabi signs development deal with Twofour54

Mon, 2011-06-13 12:46 - By

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Media Business, Media, arabic tv, C Sky Abu Dhabi, C Sky Pictures, film industry.western media productions, twofour54, Walid Al Awadi, Wayne Borg

Award-winning Kuwaiti filmmaker Walid Al Awadi and his production company, C Sky Pictures, have signed a three year development deal with Twofour54 Abu Dhabi. The venture, called C Sky Abu Dhabi, will develop and produce a number of Arabic TV and film projects.

JCDecaux to launch operation at twofour54 media hub in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 2011-03-16 11:28 - By

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Announcement, Media Business, Media, Dubai International Airport, JCDecaux, Sharjah International Airport, The National, twofour54, Wayne Borg

JCDecaux, the world's largest outdoor advertising company, will be launching an operation in Abu Dhabi, and will be based at the twofour54 media hub, The National has reported. JCDecaux's work will involve creative work, in line with twofour54's philosophy of content creation.

Wayne Borg, the deputy chief executive and chief operating officer at twofour54, said that JCDecaux is the first outdoor advertising company to launch at the centre.

JCDecaux holds the rights to sell advertising at Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, and all 26 airports in Saudi Arabia. The company also operates in Qatar through a joint venture with a local company.