A federal order governing media regulation was released by the UAE government. It covers national media-focused free zones as well as people, groups, and media outlets. It permits the ownership of media outlets and organizations by both natural persons and legal entities under certain rules and restrictions.
Production, distribution, printing, and publication of media content are all considered media activities under the law. It also includes digital, audio, and video broadcasting that is either free or inexpensive.
The legislation deals with the granting and monitoring of licenses and permissions necessary to carry out various media operations.
The law also establishes the hierarchy of the UAE Media Council’s authorities and the local government bodies in charge of media regulation.
According to the decree, all media professionals and organizations that conduct business in the United Arab Emirates must adhere to the national criteria for media content, which include:
– Regard for the divine, Islam, other religions, and other beliefs
– Honor the nation’s institutions, symbols, and sovereignty as well as the paramount interests of the United Arab Emirates and its people.
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