Media Services

The UAE Media Council has announced the launch of an integrated media system to regulate, empower, and stimulate the growth of the media sector, supporting ongoing efforts to advance the development of the UAE’s media landscape — a journey that began with the establishment of the UAE Media Council in February 2023 and the issuance of the Media Regulation Law and its executive regulations.

Cabinet Resolution No. (41) of 2025 on Media Services Fees is a regulatory step aimed at determining the applicable fees for media services provided by the Council or the competent authorities in the United Arab Emirates.

Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties Regulation related to Media Regulation serves as a vital regulatory framework to strengthen compliance with the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (55) of 2023 and its executive regulations.

The resolution applies to individuals and media institutions, including entities operating in free zones, and sets out the administrative fines and disciplinary procedures for violations related to media content standards. It also mandates the establishment of a permanent committee for media content standard violations and provides a grievance mechanism to ensure fairness and transparency.

This resolution contributes to fostering a responsible media environment aligned with national legislation.

1- Respecting the Divine Entity, Islamic beliefs, monotheistic religions, and other beliefs, and not offending any of them.

2- Respecting the State's governance system, its symbols and institutions, and the highest interests of the State and society.

3- Respecting the State's orientation and policy at the internal and international levels.

4- Avoiding to address to anything that might harm the State's foreign relations.

5- Respecting the cultural and civilisational heritage and national identity of the UAE.

6- Not to publish or circulate anything that harms national unity and social cohesion.

7- Not to raise sectarian, regional, or tribal strife, not to incite violence, hatred, and terrorist acts, and not to incite hatred and spread a spirit of discord in society.

8- Not to offend the prevailing values in society and observing the requirements of the public interest.

9- Not to offend the legal, economic, judicial and security system in the UAE.

10-⁠ Respecting the rules of privacy and everything related to the private lives of individuals.

11- Not to publish or circulate anything that might incite the commission of crimes or encourage murder, rape, or the use of drugs or psychotropic substances.

12- Not to publish, broadcast, or circulate phrases, pictures, drawings, or opinions that violate public morals, offend young people, or call for embracing or promoting subversive ideas.

13- Not to publish, broadcast, or circulate false news, forged papers, or those incorrectly attributed to entities or persons.

14- Not to publish, broadcast or circulate anything that might harm the national currency or the economic situation in the State.

15- Not to spread rumours and misleading news.

16- Not to glorify groups with destructive political, ethnic, economic, ideological, or social tendencies that are adverse to the UAE or that serve their own interests.

17-⁠⁠ Select appropriate individuals when hosting or accepting contributions thereof in the media.

18- The content of the advertisement shall respect the culture, identity, and values of the UAE.

19- Take into account the Age Rating System of artistic works approved by the UAE Media Council.

20- Respect children rights in accordance with the legislation applicable within the UAE.