Dubai Press Club, in collaboration with the National Media Authority, hosted a specialised workshop titled 'The UAE's Media Content Standards' today.
Presented by His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Vice Chairman of the National Media Authority, the session was attended by Her Excellency Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media Council, and Maryam Al Mulla, Director of Dubai Press Club, alongside media professionals and specialists.
On the occasion, Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of Dubai Press Club, commended the National Media Authority for modernising the media sector's legislative and regulatory framework. She said this modernisation fosters a sophisticated media environment that promotes creativity and innovation, strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional and global media hub.
Modern legal framework and creative empowerment
His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi highlighted the Media Regulation Law and its 2023 executive regulations as a modern legal framework designed to align with rapid media transformation. He described it as flexible, enabling, and investment-friendly—supporting high-quality local content that reflects national values and meets international professional standards.
He emphasised that responsible media content is fundamental to public trust and a credible media environment. He clarified that the UAE's media standards are not intended to restrict creativity but to regulate and empower it within a clear framework that safeguards national identity and reinforces the country's international standing.
The workshop outlined key features of the UAE's new media ecosystem, including the Media Regulation Law, its executive regulations, Cabinet resolutions on administrative violations and penalties, media service fees, and regulatory decisions covering digital media, electronic gaming, artificial intelligence, and on-demand streaming services.
For her part, Maryam Al Mulla expressed appreciation to His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi for his contribution to the workshop and for advancing the nation’s media regulatory landscape.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Media Regulation Law in UAE?
The Media Regulation Law is a modern legal framework designed to align with rapid media transformation, supporting high-quality local content that reflects national values and meets international professional standards.
Who hosted the workshop on national media content standards in Dubai?
Dubai Press Club, in collaboration with the National Media Authority, hosted the workshop on national media content standards in Dubai.
What is the UAE's position on regulating media content?
The UAE's media standards are not intended to restrict creativity but to regulate and empower it within a clear framework that safeguards national identity and reinforces the country's international standing.
