Article (10)
Publication and Entry into Force
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force thirty (30)
days from the date of its publication.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Prime Minister
Issued by us
on: 18 Shawwal 1446 AH
Corresponding to: 16 April 2025 AD
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties for the Acts Committed in
Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law of 2023 Regulating the Media and its Executive Regulation 6
Regulation of Administrative Violations and Penalties
Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025
Table No. (1): Violations Related to the Practice of Media Activities
No. Description of the Violation Fine in AED
1. Practicing media activities
without obtaining a license or
permit from the council or the
competent authority, as the
case may be.
First Offense Second Offense
(10,000)
The violator shall rectify
the situation within (30)
thirty days from the
date of notification of
the violation.
(40,000)
If the situation is not
rectified within the
specified period,
administrative closure
shall be enforced until
rectification is
completed.
2. Practicing additional media
activity without obtaining a
license or permit from the
council or the competent
authority, as the case may be.
First Offense Second Offense
(5,000)
The violator shall rectify
the situation within (30)
thirty days from the
date of notification of
the violation.
(16,000)
If the situation is not
rectified within the
specified period,
administrative closure
shall be enforced until
rectification is
completed.
3. Failure to renew the license
after the lapse of (30) thirty
days from the date of
expiration of the license.
(150)
An amount of up to three thousand (3000)
dirhams per day.
4. Assignment or leasing of the
license, addition or
replacement of a partner, or
(20,000)
The violator shall rectify the situation within thirty
(30) days from the date of notification of the
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Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law of 2023 Regulating the Media and its Executive Regulation 7
No. Description of the Violation Fine in AED
amendment of the license
details without obtaining prior
approval from the council or
the competent authority, as the
case may be.
violation. If the situation is not rectified, the license
shall be revoked.
5. Providing inaccurate, false,
incorrect, or misleading
information when applying for
a media activity license or
permit.
(5,000)
In the event of a repeat violation, the fine shall be
doubled.
6. Organizing and holding a book
fair without obtaining
permission from the
competent authority.
(40,000)
In the event of a repeat violation, the fine shall be
doubled.
7. Printing, circulating, or
publishing any print, audio, or
visual media content without
obtaining permission from the
Council or the competent
authority, as the case may be.
(20,000)
In the event of a repeat violation, the fine shall be
doubled.
8. Making any amendment to the
media content approved by the
Council or the competent
authority, as applicable,
without obtaining prior
approval.
(20,000)
In the event of a repeat violation, the fine shall be
doubled.
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Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law of 2023 Regulating the Media and its Executive Regulation 8
No. Description of the Violation Fine in AED
9. Working as a foreign
correspondent without
obtaining a permit from the
Council or the competent
authority, as the case may be.
Written warning, up to a
maximum of (3)
warnings.
In the event of a repeat
violation, a fine of
(1,000)
10. The failure of the
establishment to update its
data or any changes that occur
thereto.
(10,000)
The violator shall rectify the situation within thirty
(30) days from the date of notification of the
violation, if the situation is not rectified, the fine
shall be doubled.
11. A natural or legal person who
provides advertising or media
content, whether for a fee or
free of charge, via social media
or other modern technological
means without obtaining a
permit from the Council or the
competent authority, as the
case may be.
First Offense Second
Offense Third Offense
Written warning. (20,000) (50,000)
In the event of
a repeat
violation, the
fine shall be
doubled.
12. Continuation of the natural or
legal person in providing
advertising or media content,
whether for a fee or free of
charge, via social media or
other modern technological
means after the expiration of
the permit.
First Offense Second Offense
(10,000) (20,000)
In the event of a repeat
violation, the fine shall
be doubled.
First Offense Second Offense
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Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law of 2023 Regulating the Media and its Executive Regulation 9
No. Description of the Violation Fine in AED
13. Failure to comply with the
provisions of Chairman
Decision No. (9) of 2024
regarding the conditions and
procedures for granting a
permit to a natural person to
provide advertising content on
social media.
Warning (10,000)
14. Displaying any publicity or
advertisement or promotional
material without obtaining the
approval of the concerned
authority or without adhering
to the requirements set by such
authorities.
(10,000)
In the event of a repeat violation, the fine shall be
doubled.
15. Violation of the advertising and
Publicity conditions and
controls stipulated in Article
(33) of the Implementing
Regulation.
First Offense Second Offense
(20,000) (50,000)
In the event of a repeat
violation, the fine shall
be doubled.
16. Obstructing the judicial
enforcement officer from
performing their duties or
refusing to cooperate with
them.
(15,000)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties for the Acts Committed in
Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law of 2023 Regulating the Media and its Executive Regulation 10
(Contd.) Regulation of Administrative Violations and Penalties
Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025
Table No. (2): Violations of Media Content Standards
First: Violations of Media Content Standards – Category (A)
No. Violation
Severity Level of the Violation
First
Degree
Second
Degree
Third
Degree
Fourth
Degree
1. Disrespecting the Divine
being, Islamic beliefs,
heavenly religions, or any
other beliefs, or offending
any of them.
(100,000) (200,000) (400,000) (1,000,000)
2. Disrespecting the system of
governance in the State, its
symbols, institutions, or the
supreme interests of the State
and society.
(50,000) (100,000) (200,000) (500,000)
3. Disrespecting the domestic
and foreign policies and
orientations of the State.
(50,000) (100,000) (250,000) (500,000)
4. Engaging in any conduct with
other States that may harm
the State’s foreign relations.
(30,000) (60,000) (125,000) (250,000)
5. Publishing or circulating
content that undermines
national unity or social
cohesion.
(30,000) (60,000) (125,000) (250,000)
6. Provoking sectarian,
regional, or tribal strife;
(100,000) (150,000) (300,000) (500,000)
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inciting hatred, violence, or
terrorist acts; or inciting
discord and division within
the society.
7. Undermining the legal,
economic, judicial, or
security systems of the State.
(30,000) (60,000) (125,000) (250,000)
8. Glorifying groups with
political, ethnic, economic,
ideological, or subversive
social agendas that act
against the State and in
pursuit of their own interests.
(50,000) (150,000) (250,000) (500,000)
Second: Violations of Media Content Standards – Category (B)
9. Disrespecting the cultural
and civilizational heritage
and the national identity of
the State.
(25,000) (50,000) (100,000) (150,000)
10. Undermining the prevailing
values of society or failing to
observe the requirements of
public interest.
(20,000) (40,000) (60,000) (100,000)
11. Disregarding privacy rules
and matters related to
individuals’ private lives.
(20,000) (40,000) (80,000) (100,000)
12. Publishing or circulating
content that incites the
commission of crimes or
promotes murder, rape, drug
(30,000) (60,000) (80,000) (150,000)
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abuse, or the use of
psychotropic substances.
13. Publishing, broadcasting, or
circulating any material that
may undermine the national
currency or the economic
status of the State.
(20,000) (50,000) (100,000) (150,000)
Third: Violations of Media Content Standards – Category (C)
14. Publishing, broadcasting, or
circulating expressions,
images, drawings, or
opinions that violate public
decency, demean women, or
promote or advocate
destructive ideologies.
(25,000) (50,000) (75,000) (100,000)
15. Publishing, broadcasting, or
circulating false news, forged
documents, or materials
falsely attributed to entities
or individuals.
(10,000) (20,000) (50,000) (100,000)
16. Spreading rumors or
misleading information.
(10,000) (20,000) (40,000) (80,000)
17. Failing to select appropriate
persons when hosting guests
or accepting their
contributions in the media.
(5,000) (10,000) (20,000) (50,000)
18. Publishing advertising
content that does not respect
the culture, identity, or values
of the State.
(20,000) (40,000) (80,000) (100,000)
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19. Failing to observe the age
rating system for artistic
works approved by the
Council.
(5,000) (10,000) (20,000) (50,000)
20. Failing to respect children's
rights in accordance with the
applicable legislation in the
State.
(5,000) (10,000) (20,000) (50,000)
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