Abu Dhabi, UAE – Michael Garin (77), the CEO of the Image Nation Abu Dhabi, has announced his retirement following an illustrious career that includes fifteen years at the helm of the Academy Award-winning studio.

His Excellency Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, said: “On behalf of everyone at Image Nation Abu Dhabi and the broader creative community, I would like to thank Michael for his many years of service and dedication to Abu Dhabi.”

Michael Garin said: “The past fifteen years of my 55-year career have been devoted to helping Abu Dhabi become the creative hub of the Arab-speaking world. To be a part of building the media and entertainment industry in Abu Dhabi has been an incredible honour and will remain one of the highlights of my professional career.”

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About Image Nation Abu Dhabi:

Image Nation Abu Dhabi is an award-winning film and entertainment company which has built its reputation on breaking boundaries and unleashing imagination. It creates films, TV series, documentaries and entertainment for consumers throughout the world and is the first UAE company to have multiple productions stream globally on Netflix. Its success spans the globe - screening content at over 400 international film festivals and receiving the industry’s highest honors, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA and an Emmy.

Image Nation has a strong track record of producing high-quality productions through a combination of local talent and international expertise. The company encourages original thought and curiosity while providing a platform for inspiration and practical training through its robust development program, Arab Film Studio.

Its mission is to help build the film and entertainment industry across the GCC and MENA - a pioneering ambition in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision to shape a competitive, sustainable and globally open economy. Image Nation enables all those who engage with it to become guardians of culture and ambassadors of change. 

Through its content, Image Nation is creating opportunities for local talent to tell their stories and work on projects that provide them the tools to establish and sustain a local industry.