HE Noura Al Kaabi The appointment of Al Kaabi to become the UAE’s minister of culture and knowledge development in October 2017 was very much reflective of her efforts in promoting the country and Abu Dhabi in particular as a media and cultural hub. As the chairwoman of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi (MZA), twofour54, Abu Dhabi… The appointment of Al Kaabi to become the UAE’s minister of culture and knowledge development in October 2017 was very much reflective of her efforts in promoting the country and Abu Dhabi in particular as a media and cultural hub. As the chairwoman of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi (MZA), twofour54, Abu Dhabi Media Company and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company she is one of the most influential figures in the regional media industry and has helped attract blockbusters to film in Abu Dhabi including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Fast & Furious 7. Beyond this, she has used her positions to promote female empowerment and women’s rights in her home country including a call in October for companies to offer better maternity leave and flexible working policies to mothers. Chairwoman, Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi / twofour54 Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Media