We are thrilled to announce the establishment of our new hub in Abu Dhabi and two new senior appointments to our MENA team. This comes as part of our ongoing scaling of operations and expansion of our core service offering in order to best support clients within the region.
With the objective of being embedded within the cultural and creative landscape in Abu Dhabi, Flint Culture’s new base is located in M_39, at the heart of the Mina Zayed district, the MiZa neighbourhood, Abu Dhabi.
Our mission is to provide our clients with culturally informed strategies that reflect our in-depth understanding of their cultural landscape and context. We have been fortunate enough to be part of many landmark projects in Abu Dhabi since we first set-up a presence in the UAE in 2019, supporting the development of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, and our ongoing work on the launch of the Zayed National Museum and the Saadiyat Cultural District. The opening of our new base in Abu Dhabi reflects our commitment to delivering timely and culturally relevant insights.
Bringing more than 15 years of cross-sector experience in strategic communications in the UAE, UK and Ireland, Dernagh O’Leary has been appointed as Director – Abu Dhabi to oversee Flint Culture’s presence in Abu Dhabi and to drive expansion and growth in the region. Dernagh has in-depth experience working across arts, culture and heritage projects, having supported the Department of Tourism and Culture – Abu Dhabi alongside many other high-profile projects across the Emirate.
Dernagh will be supported by Mohammed Al Daqqaq, a highly-experienced communications professional with more than 15 years experience in Abu Dhabi and the MENA region. Mohammed joins our Abu Dhabi team as Associate Director and will play a significant role in the delivery of tailored communications strategies for clients.
