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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.

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Who runs twofour54?

twofour54 at a glance
FactDetailAs of
EmirateAbu Dhabi
AuthorityCreative Media Authority3
Legal basisAbu Dhabi Law No. 8 of 2022 (Creative Zone)1
Established2007
Main sectorsMedia, gaming, entertainment, broadcast and publishing
Websitewww.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

3

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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