Article (9)
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:
Dated: 18 Shawwal 1446 A.H.
Corresponding to: 16 April 2025 A.D.
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Media Services Fees 4
Annex One
Table of Media Services Fees
Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (41) of 2025
Table No. (1): Services Provided by the UAE Media Council
First: Commercial Media Licenses and Permits Services
No. Service Description
Fees in AED
Initial
Issuance
Renewal
1. License for Establishing a Cinema Venue - Category
One (6 Screens or More).
(100,000) (50,000)
Per Year
2. License for Establishing a Cinema Venue - Category
Two (1-5 Screens).
(60,000) (30,000)
Per Year
3. License for Importing and Distributing
Cinematographic, Documentary, and Animated films.
(35,000) (18,000)
Per Year
4. License for Producing Cinematographic, Documentary,
and Animated films.
(18,000) (8,000)
Per Year
5. License for Distributing, Publishing, and Trading Sound
Recordings and Audio Media.
(5,000) (2,500)
Per Year
6. License for Selling Sound Recordings and Audio Media. (4,000) (2,000)
Per Year
7. License for Distributing, Publishing, and Trading in
Video Recordings and Visual Media.
(5,000) (2,500)
Per Year
8. License for Selling Video Recordings and Visual Media. (4,000) (2,000)
Per Year
9. License for Translating and Dubbing Artistic Works. (5,000) (2,500)
Per Year
10. License for Importing and Distributing Electronic Video (11,000) (5,500)
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Games. Per Year
11. License for Selling Electronic Video Games. (10,000) (5,000)
Per Year
12. License for Producing Electronic Video Games. (4,000) (2,000)
Per Year
13. License for Selling or Renting Video Films via Mobile
Devices.
(5,000) (5,000)
Per Year
14. License for Selling or Renting Video Games via Mobile
Devices.
(5,000) (5,000)
Per Year
15. License for Theatrical Production. (10,000) (6,000)
Per Year
16. License for Engaging in Printing-Related Activities. (10,000) (5,000)
Per Year
17. License for Designing and Producing Advertisement
Content.
(5000) (2500)
Per Year
18. License for Engaging in the Activity of Designing,
Implementing, and Installing Advertising Billboards.
(10,000) (5,000)
Per Year
19. License for Providing Media and Advertising
Consultations and Studies.
(5,000) (3,000)
20. License for Establishing a Printing Press. (25,000) (15,000)
Per Year
21. Application for Canceling a Media Activity License. (200)
Per Application
22. Application for surrendering a Media Activity License. (100)
Per Application
23. Application for the Addition or Withdrawal of a Partner
from the Media Activity License.
(100)
Per Application
24. Application for Amending the Media Activity License
Data.
(200)
Per Application
25. Special Approvals Package for Foreign (3,000)
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Cinematographic Films.
(Includes services listed in Items (27) to (31)).
26. Permit for Establishing a Temporary Cinema Venue for
Commercial Purposes.
(10,000)
For Every 30 Consecutive or
Non-Consecutive Days
27. Permit for Screening a Cinematographic Film. (1,000)
28. Premit for Age Rating of a Cinematographic Film. (500)
29. Permit for Screening Promotional Clips of a
Cinematographic Film (Trailer).
(500)
30. Permit for Displaying the Promotional Poster of a
Cimenatographic Film.
(500)
31. Permit to Commence Ticket Sales for a
Cinematographic Film.
(500)
32. Permit for Displaying Advertising Content Inside the
Cinema Auditoriums.
(1,000)
33. Application for Re-Inspection of a Cinematographic
Film.
(1,000)
34. Application for Urgent Inspection of a
Cinematographic Film.
(6,000)
35. Special Approvals Package for Local Cinematographic
Film.
(Includes services listed in Items (27) to (31)).
Free
36. Permit for One-Day Cinematographic Screening.
(Includes sports matches, concerts, and other events).
(500)
37. Permit for Cinematographic Screening by Embassies,
Consulates, Cultural Clubs, and Government
Institutions.
Free
38. Permit for Approval of a Theatrical Script or
Cinematographic Scenario.
(800)
39. Permit for Approval of a Theatrical Script or Free
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Cinematographic Scenario for Local Works.
40. Permit for Approving Visual Works. (400)
41. Permit for Approving Audio Works. (200)
42. Electronic Video Games Package.
(Includes services listed in Items (43) to (45)).
(2,000)
43. Permit for Circulating Electronic Video Games Only. (1,000)
Per Game
44. Permit for Circulating Digital Version of Electronic
Video Games.
(500)
Per Game
45. Permit for Age Rating of Electronic Video Games. (500)
46. Permit for Printing Foreign Publications. (200)
47. Permit for Printing Foreign Publications (Commercial
Directory).
(5,000)
48. Permit for Circulating Foreign Publications in the State
(More Than 10 Copies per Title).
(15)
Per Printed
Book
(10)
Per Electronic
Book
49. Permit for Circulating Foreign Publications in the Local
Market After the End of Book Fairs (More Than 10
Copies per Title).
(15)
Per Printed
Book
(10)
Per Electronic
Book
50. Permit for Circulating Foreign Publications in the State
(Less Than 10 Copies per Title).
Free
51. Permit for Circulating Foreign Publications in the Local
Market After the End of Book Fairs (Less Than 10
Copies per Title).
Free
52. Permit for Importing of Publications into the State for
Government Entities.
(100)
Per Shipment
53. Permit for Importing of Publications into the State for
Personal Use.
Free
54. Permit for Importing of Publications into the State for
Circulation Purposes.
(1,000)
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55. Permit for Providing Self-Monitoring Service for Media
Content.
(2,000)
56. Permit for Importing of All Other Publications into the
State, Except Books.
(200)
Second: Correspondents and Journalists Services
57. Application for Sponsorship of a Foreign
Correspondent or Journalist Not Registered in the
State.
(6,000)
Per Sponsorship
58. Permit for a Foreign Correspondent or Journalist Not
Registered in the State to Cover a Specific Event (Valid
for the Duration of the Event Only).
(300)
59. Permit for a Foreign Correspondent or Journalist Not
Registered in the State and Not Affiliated with Licensed
Foreign Media Offices in the State.
(500) (500)
Third: Electronic and Digital Media Activities Services
60. Permit for a Natural Person to Provide Advertising or
Media Content on Social Media and Other Modern
Technical Means (Individuals).
(1,000) (1,000)
61. Permit for Visiting Individuals to Provide Advertising or
Media Content on Social Media Platforms.
(500)
For Every (3) Months
62. License for a Legal Entity to Engage in Platform
Activities for Electronic and Digital Media Providing
Audio/Visual Blogging (Media
Establishments/Institutions).
(5,000) (5,000)
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Table No. (2): Services Provided by the Competent Authority
First: Commercial Media Licenses and Permits Services
No. Service Description
Fees in AED
Initial
Issuance
Renewal
1. License for Reprinting a Foreign Daily Newspaper. (50,000) (50,000)
Per Year
2. License for Reprinting a Foreign Weekly Magazine. (25,000) (25,000)
Per Year
3. License for Reprinting a Foreign semi-monthly
Magazine.
(15,000) (15,000)
Per Year
4. License for Reprinting a Foreign Monthly Magazine. (10,000) (10,000)
Per Year
5. License for Reprinting a Foreign Quarterly Magazine. (3,000) (3,000)
Per Year
6. License for Reprinting a Foreign Annual Magazine. (1,000) (1,000)
Per Year
7. License for Issuing a Daily Newspaper. (100,000) (50,000)
Per Year
8. License for Issuing a Weekly Newspaper. (35,000) (35,000)
Per Year
9. License for Reprinting a Weekly Newspaper. (35,000) (35,000)
Per Year
10. License for Issuing a Press Card for Media Entities. (100) (100)
Per Year
11. License for Issuing a Weekly Magazine. (25,000) (25,000)
Per Year
12. License for Issuing a semi-monthly Magazine. (15,000) (15,000)
Per Year
13. License for Issuing a Monthly Magazine. (10,000) (10,000)
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Per Year
14. License for Issuing a Quarterly Magazine. (3,000) (3,000)
Per Year
15. License for Issuing an Annual Magazine. (1,000) (1,000)
Per Year
16. License for Issuing, Importing, and Distributing Books. (3,500) (2,000)
Per Year
17. License for Distributing and Publishing Newspapers,
Magazines, and Periodicals.
(3,500) (2,000)
Per Year
18. License for Selling Books and Publications. (1,000) (500)
Per Year
19. License for Establishing a Publishing House. (3,500) (3,500)
Per Year
20. License for Providing Press Services. (1,500) (1,000)
Per Year
21. License for Foreign Media Office. (3,000) (3,000)
Per Year
22. License for Establishing a Radio Broadcasting Station. (100,000) (50,000)
Per Year
23. License for Establishing a Television Broadcasting
Station.
(100,000) (50,000)
Per Year
24. License for Producing Radio Programs and Audio
Recordings.
(10,000) (6,000)
Per Year
25. License for Producing Television Programs and Series. (10,000) (6,000)
Per Year
26. License for Establishing a Fixed Audio/Visual Studio. (15,000) (8,000)
Per Year
27. License for Establishing a Mobile Audio/Visual Studio. (15,000) (8,000)
Per Year
28. Permit for Ground Filming in the State. (500)
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For One Day
29. Permit for Aerial Filming in the State. (500)
For One Day
30. Permit for Maritime Filming in the State. (500)
For One Day
31. Application for Cancelling a Media Activity License. (100)
Per Application
32. Application for surrendering a Media Activity License. (200)
Per Application
33. Application for the Addition or Withdrawal of a Partner
from a Media Activity License.
(100)
Per Application
34. Application for Modifying Media Activity License Data. Free
35. Permit for Approving the Script of a television Series. (500)
For the text
36. Permit for Printing Local Media Material. 200
37. Permit for Circulating Local Publications in the State. 25
38. Permit for Distributing a Daily Newspaper. (250)
Per Year
39. Permit for Distributing a Weekly Newspaper. (400)
Per Year
40. Permit for Distributing a Monthly Newspaper. (300)
Per Year
41. Permit for Distributing a Weekly Magazine. (250)
Per Year
42. Permit for Distributing a semi-monthly Magazine. (450)
Per Year
43. Permit for Distributing a Monthly Magazine. (400)
Per Year
44. Permit for Distributing a Quarterly Magazine. (300)
Per Year
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45. Permit for Distributing an Annual Magazine. (200)
Per Year
Second: Correspondents and Journalists Services
46. Permit for a Correspondent or journalist to work with
licensed foreign media offices in the State.
(500)
47. Permit for bringing in filming and photography
equipment accompanying media personnel and
filming crews from Outside the State.
(500)
Third: Electronic and Digital Media Activities Services
48. License for a Legal Entity to engage in platform
activities for electronic and digital media offering news
or advertising services (Media
Establishments/Institutions).
(5,000) (5,000)
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