UAE Media Council Media Services Guide for Publications Publishing Electronic Games and Artistic Works

In the field of publications, publishing, electronic games, and artistic works.

This guide aims to clarify the main media services provided by the UAE Media Council in the fields of publications and publishing, electronic games, and artistic works (cinema, theatre, and television series). This guide was prepared to facilitate stakeholders’ access to information related to the services — in terms of conditions, fees, procedures, and required documents — ensuring transparency and clarity in the provision of media services.

Legislative framework regulating the activities of publications, publishing, electronic games, and artistic works

The legislative framework regulating the activities of publications and publishing services, electronic games, and artistic works consists of the following legislation:

01 Federal Decree-Law No. (55) of 2023 regarding Media Regulation.

02 Cabinet Decision No. (68) of 2024 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (55) of 2023 regarding Media ...