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Who needs an advertiser permit for social media in UAE?

UAE offers a free advertiser permit for social media ads – who needs it and how to apply

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According to the UAE Media Council, the new advertising permit will transform regulation of digital ads, creating a more trustworthy, professional, and creative media landscape in the UAE.

UAE Media Office Chairman meets leading media groups

The discussions explored strategic opportunities to co-develop digital content

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (2nd from R) during meeting in Shanghai

UAE media sector sees surge: Box office hits Dh309m

Over 2,500 media licenses issued in UAE's booming sector

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council

UAE Media Council issues over 2,500 licences in H1 2025

Council announces new legislative framework and enhanced digital platform

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council

UAE Media Law: 20 rules to avoid fines up to Dh1m

From respecting religion to avoiding fake news, the rules align media with UAE values

The UAE Media Council set 20 key standards for media to follow to avoid hefty fines.

Saif Ali Khan, Piers Morgan to attend Arab Media Summit

Summit to host 6,000+ voices shaping the Arab media future with tech, youth, innovation

The three-day event will bring together media leaders, digital innovators, content creators and policymakers from across the Arab world and beyond.

Gulf News, Magzter team up to elevate digital reading

Partnership amplifies reach of the region’s leading newspaper

Vijay Vaghela (right), Interim CEO, Gulf News, and Shekhar Iyer, Director and General Manager at BMEG ME FZ LLC, after signing the partnership deal between Gulf News and Magzter.

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