UAE reveals list of media activities needing licence under new law
A new UAE media law came into effect on May 29, outlining strict penalties of up to Dh1 million, for violations including disseminating false information, disrespecting the ruling system, and operating media activities without a licence.
Here is a list of media activities which can not be practised, by both institutions and individuals, without obtaining a licence or permit from the UAE Media Council or the relevant authority:
Radio and television broadcasting including on-demand platforms
Electronic and digital media activities
Cinematic films and other artistic content screenings
Social media advertising by individuals
Foreign publications
Printing, circulation, and publishing of local and foreign media content
Land, aerial, and maritime photography activities
Foreign media offices
News platforms
Newspapers and print publications
Book fairs
Video games
Under the new law, operating media activities without a licence can lead to fine of Dh10,000, which will increase to Dh40,000 for repeated offences, as reported by Khaleej Times earlier.
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A new UAE media law came into effect on May 29, outlining strict penalties of up to Dh1 million, for violations including disseminating false information, disrespecting the ruling system, and operating media activities without a licence. Here is a list of media activities which can not be practised, by both institutions and individuals, without obtaining a licence or permit from the UAE Media Council or the relevant authority: Radio and television broadcasting including on-demand platforms Electronic and digital media activities Cinematic films and other artistic content screenings Social media advertising by individuals Foreign publications Printing, circulation, and publishing of local and foreign media content Land, aerial, and maritime photography activities Foreign media offices News platforms Newspapers and print publications Book fairs Video games Under the new law, operating media activities without a licence can lead to fine of Dh10,000, which will increase to Dh40,000 for repeated offences, as reported by Khaleej Times earlier.
