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Related UAE legislation
Federal Decree by Law No. (11) of 2025 Establishing and Regulating the National Media Authority
Federal Decree by Law No. (11) of 2025
Establishes the National Media Authority as the federal body responsible for regulating, licensing, and supervising media activities and outlets across the UAE.
Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties for the Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Regarding Media Regulation and its Executive Regulation
Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025
Establishes administrative fines and penalties for violations of UAE media regulations under Federal Decree-Law 55 of 2023, applying to individuals, media insti…
Cabinet Resolution No. (41) of 2025 Regarding Media Services Fees
Cabinet Resolution No. (41) of 2025
Sets official fees for media services provided by UAE federal authorities to media companies, content creators, and individuals requesting media permits and app…
Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Regulating Media
Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023
Establishes unified federal rules for all media activities in the UAE, requiring licences and permits for outlets, journalists, and content creators.
Cabinet Resolution No. (68) of 2024 Regarding the Executive Regulation for Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Regulating Media
Cabinet Resolution No. (68) of 2024
Establishes executive rules for media activities in the UAE, requiring licenses from the regulator for outlets, creators, and platforms.
Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning the Dubai Media Incorporated
6 of 2022
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