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انتهاكات تصريح التصوير الفوتوغرافي والغرامات التنظيمية
AED 10,000–50,000+ per unauthorized shoot (estimated based on statutory fine authority under Federal Decree Law); license revocation risk = total business shutdown; Legal representation for compliance disputes = AED 5,000–15,000Print and product order fulfillment processes involve commercial photography shoots (product images, lifestyle content, packaging photography). Each shoot requires: (1) Photography permit from National Media Council (Article 13, Federal Decree Law); (2) Location-specific approvals; (3) Content approval before publication. Manual processes create gaps: missed permit applications, expired permits used for active campaigns, unauthorized commercial shoots treated as personal photography. UAE Media Council has authority to issue penalties and revoke business licenses.
عدم الامتثال لرخص الأنشطة الإعلامية والتصوير الفوتوغرافي
AED 7,500–35,000 annual license renewal costs (mandatory); AED 5,000–15,000 per violation fine (estimated); Revenue loss during suspension = 20–40% daily revenue (typical for fulfillment businesses); Legal/re-licensing costs = AED 3,000–10,000Print and product fulfillment businesses require photography licenses to legally conduct in-house or outsourced product shoots. License types vary: Freelance (limited scope, AED 7,500+), Professional Services (broader, AED 10,000–20,000), or Commercial (studio-based, AED 12,000+). Renewal is mandatory annually. Manual processes create failures: (1) Expired licenses used for active shoots; (2) Scope creep—freelance license operator conducting commercial campaigns; (3) Missed renewal deadlines during peak fulfillment seasons; (4) Operating without license during approval gaps. Consequences: Business closure, fines, customer order delays, reputational damage.
غرامات عدم تسجيل حقوق الطبع والنشر
AED 200 registration fee per work; AED 10,000-50,000 per lost infringement caseOptional registration fees AED 50 (individuals)/AED 200 (companies) per application; unregistered works risk infringement claims without proof, leading to court losses estimated at AED 10,000+ per case based on typical IP disputes.
خسارة سعة المعدات
AED 100,000/year (20% capacity loss on AED 500K gear)Stores/rentals like Pro Photo and MAP show high-value gear (AED 4,950+); manual systems cause 20-30% idle time.