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Campaign ME
30-07-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
UAE Media Council launches Advertiser Permit for social media content creators
The UAE Media Council has launched an official Advertiser Permit required for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms, whether their content is paid or unpaid. The Advertiser Permit seeks to enhance the quality of content, increase the sector's attractiveness for investment, and attract skilled professionals and creative talents in content creation. The application process for the advertiser permit is now live on the UAE Media Council's official page. The permit also aims to safeguard the rights of both members of the society and content creators by introducing clear mechanisms for regulating advertising activity, thereby reinforcing the principles of transparency and professionalism, and cementing the UAE's position as a leading hub for advertising content production. Timelines for compliance with the Advertiser Permit regulations Her Excellency Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, CEO of Strategy and Media Policy Sector at the UAE Media Council, shared that the permit will come into effect in three months. This will give social media content creators sufficient time to align their status and obtain the necessary approvals to ensure compliance with the new regulations. The permit will be mandatory for all individuals working in the digital advertising space. HE Al Suwaidi added that the permit will be granted free of charge for the first three years, and that existing valid permits will remain effective until expiry, with renewal applications available thereafter. She called on companies and institutions to engage only with individuals licensed by the Council, in line with professional standards and to ensure the quality of advertising content and protect public interest. Obligations of those acquiring the permit Pursuant to the decision, the account holder is required not to violate media content standards. The permit number must be clearly displayed on social media accounts and platforms. No advertisement may be published except through an account registered with the Council and linked to the permit granted to the permit holder. The account holder must not allow any other person or party to advertise through the account registered with the Council. Approval must be obtained from the relevant authorities prior to publishing the advertisement, whenever the relevant legislation requires such approval. Exemptions for the Advertiser Permit The UAE Media Council also shared that certain exemptions to the advertiser permit. This includes: Individual who promotes a product or service of their own or a company they own through their personal account, Individuals under the age of 18 who engage in educational, athletic, cultural, or awareness activities, provided that the activity aligns with the age classification prescribed under the relevant legislation. Visitor Advertiser Permit The new framework requires visiting content creators to apply for a Visitor Advertiser Permit. The applicant must be registered as a Visitor Advertiser through a licensed advertising or talent management agency authorised to operate in the UAE and approved by the Council. The Visitor Advertiser Permit will be valid for three months, renewable once for an additional three months. HE Al Suwaidi also confirmed that Visitor Advertiser Permits will be activated in parallel with the full implementation in three months, with the official list of approved advertising and talent agencies to be announced at a later stage. A transformational milestone His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council, stated that the launch of the Advertiser Permit marks a pivotal step in evolving the regulatory ecosystem for advertising activities across digital platforms. It reflects the Council's vision of building an integrated media model that aligns with digital advancements and strengthens media governance by establishing clear standards that protect public rights and define responsible, professional relationships between content creators, advertisers and audiences. He noted that the permit contributes to building a media environment rooted in transparency and credibility, by outlining clear guidelines for advertising practices that bolster user trust and align with the ongoing shifts in the digital media space. HE Al Shehhi emphasised that the UAE has successfully positioned itself as a global platform for content creators, leveraging a flexible legislative framework, advanced infrastructure, and a regulatory environment that fosters innovation and competitiveness — making the country a top destination for creatives and digital professionals from around the world. HE Al Shehhi said, 'We are committed to supporting the content economy as a vital component of the future economy and a key driver of growth in the digital era. We believe creative talent is the cornerstone of this rapidly growing sector, both locally and globally.' He added, 'That's why we are focused on updating legislation and launching strategic initiatives that foster an enabling environment for individuals and companies, while strengthening the sector's contribution to the national economy in alignment with the UAE's future vision and ambitions.'
Dubai Eye
30-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE launches 'advertiser permit' to regulate social media promotions
All content creators will need a mandatory "advertiser permit" for social media promotions, whether paid or unpaid, the UAE Media Council announced on Wednesday. The permit will be granted once content creators register on and will come into effect in three months. It will be free of charge for the first three years, with renewal applications available thereafter. The permit numbers must be clearly displayed on the accounts, with adverts posted only after approvals from the Council. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council, stated that "Advertiser Permit" will "protect public rights and define responsible, professional relationships between content creators, advertisers, and audiences". Individuals who use their personal accounts to promote their own product or service or company, will be exempted from the rule. It will also be extended to individuals under the age of 18 who engage in educational, athletic, cultural or awareness activities, provided it meets age guidelines. Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, CEO of Strategy and Media Policy Sector at the UAE Media Council, called on companies and institutions to engage only with individuals licenced by the council. The new framework also requires visiting content creators to apply for a 'Visitor Advertiser Permit' that will be valid for three months and renewed once for an additional three months. Registrations will be through licenced advertising or talent management agencies authorised to operate in the UAE and approved by the Council. The UAE Media Council has launched the "Advertiser Permit" to regulate advertisements published by individuals on social media platforms, whether paid or unpaid. This step aims to develop a flexible regulatory environment that keeps pace with the rapid transformations in the… — UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) July 30, 2025 Objectives of 'Advertiser Permit' ▲ Regulate and develop advertising content economy ▲ Enhance competitiveness of digital advertising sector ▲ Encourage individual and institutional investment and attract content creators to the country ▲ Protect the public from misleading or non-compliant advertisements Conditions and Requirements for 'Advertiser Permit' ▲ A permit is mandatory to publish advertising content on social media ▲ Minimum age requirement is 18 (with possible exceptions for certain age groups based on terms and conditions) ▲ Applicants must obtain a trade license in electronic media from the relevant authorities (for citizens and residents). ▲ For those under 18: the activity license must be issued under the name of a legal guardian ▲ Visitors may obtain a "advertiser" permit through a licensed agency in the UAE ▲ Applications for the permit can be submitted through the website: ▲ The permit will be granted free of charge for the first 3 years
TAG 91.1
30-07-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE launches 'advertiser permit' to regulate social media promotions
All content creators will need a mandatory "advertiser permit" for social media promotions, whether paid or unpaid, the UAE Media Council announced on Wednesday. The permit will come into effect in three months and will be granted once content creators register on It will be free of charge for the first three years, with renewal applications available thereafter. The permit numbers must be clearly displayed on the accounts, with adverts posted only after approvals from the Council. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council, stated that "Advertiser Permit" will "protect public rights and define responsible, professional relationships between content creators, advertisers, and audiences". Individuals who use their personal accounts to promote their own product or service or company, will be exempted from the rule. It will also be extended to individuals under the age of 18 who engage in educational, athletic, cultural or awareness activities, provided it meets age guidelines. Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, CEO of Strategy and Media Policy Sector at the UAE Media Council, called on companies and institutions to engage only with individuals licenced by the council. The new framework also requires visiting content creators to apply for a 'Visitor Advertiser Permit' that will be valid for three months and renewed once for an additional three months. Registrations will be through licenced advertising or talent management agencies authorised to operate in the UAE and approved by the Council. The UAE Media Council has launched the "Advertiser Permit" to regulate advertisements published by individuals on social media platforms, whether paid or unpaid. This step aims to develop a flexible regulatory environment that keeps pace with the rapid transformations in the… — UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) July 30, 2025 Objectives of 'Advertiser Permit' ▲ Regulate and develop advertising content economy ▲ Enhance competitiveness of digital advertising sector ▲ Encourage individual and institutional investment and attract content creators to the country ▲ Protect the public from misleading or non-compliant advertisements Conditions and Requirements for 'Advertiser Permit' ▲ A permit is mandatory to publish advertising content on social media ▲ Minimum age requirement is 18 (with possible exceptions for certain age groups based on terms and conditions) ▲ Applicants must obtain a trade license in electronic media from the relevant authorities (for citizens and residents). ▲ For those under 18: the activity license must be issued under the name of a legal guardian ▲ Visitors may obtain a "advertiser" permit through a licensed agency in the UAE ▲ Applications for the permit can be submitted through the website: ▲ The permit will be granted free of charge for the first 3 years
Chicago Tribune
13-07-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Environmental groups file petition against IDEM air permit renewal
Various environmental groups have submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the Indiana Department of Environmental Management issued an inadequate air permit renewal to U.S. Steel's Gary Works facility. 'U.S. EPA should object to this permit because it's inconsistent with the Clean Air Act and the region's Hoosiers should not feel like they are living in a sacrifice zone,' Kerri Gefeke, associate attorney at the Environmental Law and Policy Center, said in a news release. 'Numerous studies show that residents living near Gary Works already suffer from some of the highest rates of air pollution in the nation — resulting in high rates of asthma, cancer and other diseases.' The petition, submitted on July 3, claims the permit 'fails to include many basic provisions of the Clean Air Act,' according to a Thursday news release from the Environmental Law and Policy Center. The petition alleges that the permit renewal is missing clear and enforceable monitoring, testing and recordkeeping requirements sufficient to assure compliance with all applicable requirements, according to the news release. r 'Permitting decisions are made based on an applicant's ability to demonstrate compliance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations, including the Clean Air Act,' IDEM responded in a Thursday statement. 'The U.S. Steel Gary Works Part 70 Operating Permit was issued following an EPA review and comment period.' U.S. Steel also responded to the petition in a Thursday statement. 'Environmental stewardship is a core value at U.S. Steel, and we remain committed to the safety of our communities as do our more than 3,400 Gary Works employees,' a spokesperson said in an email. In addition to the Environmental Law and Policy Center, two regional groups participated in the petition: Gary Advocates for Responsible Development and Just Transition Northwest Indiana. In the petition, the organizations argue that IDEM disregarded concerns from the EPA and commenters during the public comment period. The petition asks for the EPA to object to the renewal permit. The petition asks IDEM to revise the renewal permit to include supplemental monitoring for various emission limits, and include contents of the continuous compliance plan and corrective action plan, among others. Petitioners also want IDEM to provide detailed rationales in the renewal permit record about the adequacy of monitoring requirements to assure compliance, according to petition documents. An October report from Industrious Labs found that most residents in Gary are in the top 10% of U.S. residents most at-risk for developing asthma and at-risk of low life expectancy. Earlier this year, the American Lung Association gave Lake County failing grades in three categories: ozone pollution, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution. Porter County only received a passing grade for annual particle pollution. Ozone and particle pollution can cause premature death and other health effects, including asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes, preterm births and impaired cognitive function, according to the American Lung Association. The organization also found that particle pollution can cause lung cancer. In a statement Thursday, GARD President Dorreen Carey mentioned how Gary residents have suffered from air pollution, saying that upgrades in pollution monitoring are required to ensure public health is protected. 'EPA must object to this deficient IDEM permit renewal and require revisions to the air monitoring methodology that will include updated and supplemental monitoring of emissions and opacity limits to ensure permit compliance and current and ongoing protection of Gary residents' health and environment,' Carey said. Susan Thomas, director of policy and press for Just Transition Northwest Indiana, said the permit is missing 'the most basic environmental management provisions,' including monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 'This dangerous situation is totally unacceptable and unprecedented, opening the door to an 'anything goes' model for industry pollution standards in a community that has historically been pushed to the brink,' Thomas said in a statement. 'Access to clean air, safe water and healthy soil is a fundamental human right, one that Gary, and every community, deserves without compromise.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nevada Organic Phosphate Clears Final Hurdles, Poised to Begin Drilling at Flagship Murdock Property
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2025) - Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) ("NOP" or the "Company), a B.C.-based company focused on the exploration of organic, sedimentary rock phosphate in Nevada, is pleased to announce a major milestone in its flagship Murdock Property. Key regulatory steps have been completed: the Reclamation Bond for the Nevagro Lease has been paid in full, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a signed Decision Record approving NOP's exploration drill program under the NEPA Environmental Assessment. Nevagro, a wholly owned subsidiary of NOP, now awaits the pending final signed Exploration Permit to commence ground operations. The BLM Nevada State Office confirmed receipt of the $118,315 USD Reclamation Bond, satisfying the requirements of 43 CFR 3500 for Prospecting Permit NVNV1061697277. The formal Decision Record was issued on May 28, 2025. Drilling Program to Begin With permits in place, NOP is preparing to launch an initial 12-hole core drilling program—targeting depths between 100 and 250 meters across Area A of the Nevagro Lease. Access improvements, including grading of the 6.6 km existing trail, will facilitate logistical ease and efficiency throughout the drill campaign. Drilling contracts are currently being finalized. "We are thrilled to move into this critical exploration phase," said Robin Dow, CEO of Nevada Organic Phosphate. "This marks a significant step toward unlocking the vast potential of the Murdock Property. Our aim is to play a central role in supplying organic phosphate to a growing North American market hungry for sustainable agricultural inputs." Highlights: Offering Oversubscribed: With another funding tranche closed last Friday, to bring in a total of $320,000, the Company is now working on tranche 3, which it expects to close over the next few weeks. Regulatory Green Light: BLM Reclamation Bond accepted and Decision Record issued May 28, 2025. Promising Geology: Recent surveys confirm mineralization over newly identified targets. The main phosphate-bearing zone has grown from 6.6 km to 33.4 km in strike length. Exploration Potential: The initial 1,813-acre Nevagro permit area is projected to contain an Exploration Target Mineralization Inventory (ETMI) of 10-46 million tonnes of rock phosphate, grading 3-15% P₂O₅ (This estimate is based on an average thickness of 3.5 meters and a specific gravity of 2.61). Expansion Underway: Three additional Lease Applications covering 6,011 acres could increase the total ETMI potential to between 200-220 million tonnes. These estimates are conceptual in nature and have not been verified by NOP according to current 43-101 standards of disclosure. Further exploration is required to define a mineral resource. It's important to note that these figures are based on previous workers' estimates and geological models, and further exploration will be necessary to confirm these potential resources. The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Garry K Smith, a Qualified Person as defined in "National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects." Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. NOP is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed, 8.25 kilometers long, in northeast Nevada. This is believed to be the only known organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. It is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California. For More Information: Robin Dow, CEOT: 604.355.9986E: robin@ Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulations services providers have reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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