Insurance rules in twofour54
twofour54 is a free zone in Abu Dhabi, run by Creative Media Authority. Its published texts set out insurance and guarantee rules for companies licensed there.
Who runs twofour54?
| Fact | Detail | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | |
| Authority | Creative Media Authority3 | |
| Legal basis | Abu Dhabi Law No. 8 of 2022 (Creative Zone)1 | |
| Established | 2007 | |
| Main sectors | Media, gaming, entertainment, broadcast and publishing | |
| Website | www.twofour54.com ; https://www.cma.gov.ae | |
What insurance and guarantees do companies in twofour54 need?
Bank guarantee
- The Creative Media Authority may, at its discretion, require you to submit a bank guarantee for each of your employees who are not UAE nationals, of an amount it sets from time to time.1
Other
- The Creative Media Authority may require a security deposit as part of licensing, in a form and manner it specifies, which it holds and applies as it sees fit at its absolute discretion.2
Do you need health insurance for your staff in twofour54?
- If you are licensed by the Creative Media Authority, you must comply with all applicable Abu Dhabi laws, including the Executive Regulations of Law No. 23 of 2005 on Health Insurance in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, issued by Executive Council President's Resolution No. 25 of 2006 and amended by Resolution No. 47 of 2008.1
The rule for employers across Abu Dhabi is on the Abu Dhabi page.
Sources
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1Creative Media Authority (formerly Media Zone Authority - Abu Dhabi), Creative Media Authority Employment and Sponsorship Regulations 2016. Reg 4.5. Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Source document: Creative Media Authority Employment and Sponsorship Regulations 2016
2Creative Media Authority, Creative Media Authority Licensing Regulations 2016. Reg 5.3. Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Source document: Creative Media Authority Licensing Regulations 2016
3cma.gov.ae, twofour54 website. Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Source document: twofour54 website
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- 10 Feb 2027
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- Published