About Us
The UAE Media Council was established in February 2023 by a Federal Decree Law issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and supervised by a board of directors chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, Chairman of the UAE Media Council (UAEMC).
The UAE Media Council aims to coordinate media efforts at the federal and local levels in coordination with government media entities in the country and align media policies to preserves UAE national identity.
The Council is responsible for proposing legislation, regulations, standards and principles necessary to regulate and license media outlets and media activities in the UAE including print, digital and electronic publishing, including those operating in free zones, and supervise their implementation after their approval by the UAE Cabinet.
The Council's mandate includes reviewing and approving media content for all that is printed, published and broadcasted within the UAE including those operating in free zones. The Council works on registering and accrediting media professionals and correspondents of foreign media in the country.
Vision and Mission
Leading the media sector by establishing an attractive, enabling and well-established media industry that operates within the framework of the country's values and principles.
Providing a comprehensive regulatory framework, we aim to enhance the media sector, boost its competitiveness as an economic force, and maximize its impact. This involves fostering legislation, implementing enabling policies, enhancing infrastructure, nurturing local media talents, supporting content creation, and expanding reach both regionally and globally.
Strategic Objectives
- Developing a competitive legislative environment that keeps pace with technical developments and rapid transformations
- Enabling the growth and prosperity of the media industry in the UAE
- Enhancing the contribution of the media to the national economy
- Positioning the UAE on the global media map
- Providing media services with the highest standards and quality, efficiency and transparency
- Establishing a culture of innovation in the media sector
Strategic Directions
Values
