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غرامات النشر بدون ترخيص والموافقة على المحتوى
AED 20,000 per unlicensed publishing/printing incident (doubles on repetition to AED 40,000); potential total penalties up to AED 1,000,000 for systematic violationsUnder UAE's new media regulatory framework (effective May 29, 2025), publishers must obtain permits for printing, circulation, and publishing activities. Advance payments to authors made before content approval violates Article 18 of the Media Law. Non-compliance carries fines that double on repeated offenses.
تراخيص إعلامية مطلوبة لصفقات الترخيص
AED 10,000-50,000 fines for unlicensed media activities; lost deals from approval delaysStarting publishing company needs UAEMC pre-approval; foreign publication permits also regulated.
غرامات انتهاك حقوق الطبع والنشر
AED 100-500 registration fee per work; typical piracy losses 10-20% of regional sales revenueRights licensing requires proof of ownership via MoE registration (AED 100-500 fee). Piracy is common due to weak regional enforcement, causing revenue loss from unauthorized reproductions in subsidiary sales.
غرامات نشر المعلومات الكاذبة والمحتوى غير الموافق عليه
AED 5,000–10,000 per false information publication; plus 100% loss of advance payment on rejected manuscripts (typical range: AED 5,000–50,000 per author contract)Article of the Media Law criminalizes spreading false or defamatory information. Publishers advancing payments to authors without rigorous content pre-screening face fines plus the cost of recouping advances from authors whose manuscripts violate media content standards.