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Dubai Decree No. 9 of 2025 On the Formation of the Dubai Electronic Gaming Committee

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Dubai Media Council

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

We, Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council,

- Having reviewed Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 On the Regulation of Media and its Executive Regulations;

- Dubai Law No. 5 of 2022 Establishing the Dubai Media Council and its amendments;

- Dubai Decree No. 66 of 2024 On Determining the Competent Authority in the Emirate of Dubai for the purposes of implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 On the Regulation of Media,

have decided the following:

 

Article 1 - Definitions

The following words shall have the meanings assigned to them in this Decision, unless the context requires otherwise:

 

Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai;

 

Council: The Dubai Media Council;

 

Committee: The Dubai Electronic Gaming Committee, formed pursuant to this Decision;

 

Chairman: The Chairman of the Committee;

 

Electronic Games: Any interactive digital game programmes used by one or more persons in virtual worlds using electronic devices such as computers, smartphones and other programmed gaming devices;

 

Article 2 - Formation of the Committee

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