The UAE Media Regulation Law and its Executive Regulation mark a shift towards regulating emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and on-demand broadcasting platforms
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UAE tax authority launches new Moáther package to support influencer tax compliance
FTA aims to support business sectors by providing them with tools for self-compliance with UAE tax legislation
box office
UAE cinema box office hit $218m last year as e-gaming revenue passed $408m
UAE cinema and e-gaming sectors reported increased revenue in 2024
National Media Council
UAE Media Council approves 670 licences for radio, TV, newspapers and magazines; 339 films; 73 video games and 230 content creators
UAE Media Council oversees growth in publishing sector and approves scripts for production in the country
film and television production
UAE introduces new media law
UAE has issued a new law to regulate the media sector, including radio, television, newspapers and cinemas in the country
election campaign
UAE’s National Media Council issues circular to ensure ‘transparent’ FNC election
Regulator urges UAE’s media not to influence voters in favour of specific candidates as election campaigns ramp up
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UAE unveils new regulations for online, social media advertisements
Violations of National Media Council’s standards could lead to heavy fines of between AED 5,000 and AED 20,000
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Five things to know about the regulations now governing influencers
The laws and the licenses that anyone receiving payment for promotional content now needs to abide by
e-media licence
UAE-based influencers will need two licences to legally operate
UAE influencers will need to obtain a trade licence before they can apply for their special e-media licence
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Video: New rules for social influencers
From this June, UAE social influencers will need a license to operate in the country. Yesterday we looked at what those laws entail.
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Video: Is influencer marketing about to change forever?
The UAE’s National Media Council will require anyone conducting “commercial activities” through social media to register for a government-issued license by June this year.