Legislation Overview
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities - Type: Cabinet Resolution - Issued Date: 04 Jul 2017 - Effective Date: 01 Aug 2017 - Sector: Culture and Media - Number of Articles: 46 - Current Status: Active
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the licensing of media-related activities in the United Arab Emirates. It defines the scope of media activities covered, the requirements and process for obtaining a license, the obligations of licensees, and the penalties for non-compliance. The Resolution aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the licensing and oversight of the media sector in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Arts. 1-46)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this Resolution apply to all media activities licensed by the National Media Council (the Council). Media activities are defined broadly to include the "production, transfer, broadcast, distribution and transmission of printed, digital, audio and visual information through the media, including the press, print, audio-visual broadcasting and film activities, and any other relevant activities specified by the Council." (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions?
The Resolution provides definitions for key terms, including: - "State": United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1) - "Council": National Media Council (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1) - "Media Activities": Any activities relating to the production, transfer, broadcast, distribution and transmission of printed, digital, audio and visual information through the media (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1) - "Electronic Media": Media activity practiced through electronic publishing tools and means (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1) - "License": Permission issued by the Council to allow the practice of media activity (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1) - "Licensee": Person who obtains the license (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations and requirements for licensees include: 1. Adherence to the type of media activity and all conditions of the license (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 13) 2. Obtaining the Council's prior approval for any modifications to the license (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 13) 3. Submitting any data or information requested by the Council (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Related Activities, 2017, Art. 13) 4. Complying with the basic principles and standards of media content set out in relevant legislation (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 13) 5. Paying the required fees and financial dues, and submitting any necessary guarantees (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 13)
What are the rights and protections?
This legislation does not include specific provisions on the rights and protections granted to licensees.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
This legislation does not include specific penalty provisions.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Resolution references several other UAE laws, including: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers - Federal Law No. (15) of 1980 Concerning Publications and Publishing - Federal Decree Law No. (3) of 2003 Concerning the Regulation of the Communications Sector - Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 Concerning the Commercial Companies - Federal Law No. (11) of 2016 Concerning the Regulation and Terms of Reference of the 'National Media Council' - Federal Law No. (14) of 2016 Concerning the Administrative Violations and Penalties in the Federal Government (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect and what are the transitional provisions?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 01 Aug 2017. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Effective Date) The Resolution includes a transitional provision requiring any person responsible for existing electronic media activities prior to the issuance of the Resolution to rectify their situation in accordance with the provisions of the Resolution and the Council's instructions, within 6 months from the date fixed by the Council. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities, 2017, Art. 14)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding Licenses for Media Related Activities for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.