The UAE has established a new federal public authority called the National Media Authority. This authority will be responsible for proposing and implementing media policies, regulating media outlets, and managing media crises. The authority will report to the Cabinet and have financial and administrative independence.
Who should read this
Media outlets and companies should immediately review this decree
Directly affected
Key facts
- Establishment of the National Media Authority
- Authority will report to the Cabinet
- Authority will have financial and administrative independence
- Authority will propose and implement media policies
- Authority will regulate media outlets and manage media crises
- Authority will be headquartered in Abu Dhabi
What this means for you
The National Media Authority will play a crucial role in shaping the UAE's media landscape, and affected parties should review the decree to understand their obligations and responsibilities.
Directly affected: media outlets, media professionals, government entities
Source
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/3943
Original-source date: 2025 · Captured: 2026-05-18T18:15+00:00Z
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