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UAE Establishes National Media Authority

The United Arab Emirates has established the National Media Authority as a new federal regulator with consolidated powers over media policy, licensing, and oversight nationwide.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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BSA Law

Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

In this video, we break down Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2025 and explain the new penalties, fines, and rules that now apply to media companies, individuals, and content creators across the UAE — including Free Zones.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Egypt Issues New Framework To Streamline Foreign Filming Permits

On 26 November 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 4330 of 2025 (the "Decision") promulgating the Regulation of Foreign Filming in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Egypt Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Introduces Mandatory Advertiser Permit For Content Creators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in regulating its rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape with the introduction of the Mandatory Advertiser Permit.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Gaming Industry Transformed: Everything You Need To Know About New Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

تأسيس شركات التقنية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات في مصر: الإطار القانوني وحوافز ITIDA

Egypt Media & IT

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 10 Of 2003

Egypt Media & IT

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Andersen in Egypt

Marketplace Liability In Egypt: Evolving Roles In The Digital Economy

Egypt Media & IT

Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners

Regulations For NTN Services

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Regulation For Registration Of Telecommunication Space Stations (Public Consultation)

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Kuwait Considering A Comprehensive New Media Law

Kuwait Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Translation Of Law No. 8 Of 2022

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Federal Decree Law 20 Of 2025: Making UAE Mainland Companies More Investor Ready

Saudi Arabia Commercial

BLK Partners

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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Social Media

UAE Introduces Mandatory Advertiser Permit For Content Creators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in regulating its rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape with the introduction of the Mandatory Advertiser Permit.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

The UAE Media Law under Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 on the Regulation of Media ("UAE Media Law") lists out several dos and don'ts regarding the materials to be published by media entities.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Kuwait Considering A Comprehensive New Media Law

Kuwait Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Safeguarding Brands In Jordan's Social Media Marketplace: Legal Risks, Challenges, And Practical Solutions

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Qualification Of Defamation Under UAE Law: A Judicial Perspective

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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ADG Legal

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

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IT and Internet

تأسيس شركات النقل البري الذكي في مصر 2025: الإجراءات وقانون 87 لسنة 2018

شهد قطاع النقل البري في مصر خلال السنوات الأخيرة تحولاً جذرياً بفضل التطور التكنولوج&#

Egypt Commercial

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

تأسيس شركات التقنية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات في مصر: الإطار القانوني وحوافز ITIDA

يشهد العالم اليوم سباقاً متسارعاً نحو التحول الرقمي، ولم تعد التكنولوجيا مجرد أداة م&

Egypt Media & IT

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 175 Of 2018

Law No. 175 of 2018, widely known as the Information Technology Crimes Law and the Cybersecurity Law, is Egypt's principal legislation for combating cybercrimes and ensuring digital security.

Egypt Technology

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Andersen in Egypt

Qatar Introduces New Penalties For Privacy Violations

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Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Legal Consequences Under The UAE's Cybercrimes Law

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Harnessing Technology For The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Saudi Arabia Technology

KPMG

Profitable Business Opportunities In Saudi Arabia You May Start

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Oman Enacts New Electronic Transactions Law – Royal Decree No. 39/2025

Oman Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

KSA: Telecoms, Media And Internet 2025 – ICLG 18th Edition

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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BSA Law

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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

Egypt Issues New Framework To Streamline Foreign Filming Permits

On 26 November 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 4330 of 2025 (the "Decision") promulgating the Regulation of Foreign Filming in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Egypt Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

The UAE has recently introduced a significant regulatory framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023, focusing on the regulation of media activities in the country.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Arbitration Principles From An Egyptian Court Of Cassation

Oman Litigation

Bait Al Qanoon

A Legal Overview Of Sports Law In Egypt

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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HKA

Self-Declaration Certificates For Advertisers Now Mandatory In India

Kuwait Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Brand Protection In The Age Of Social Media

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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United Trademark & Patent Services

TMT Comparative Guide

Egypt Media & IT

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Jurisera

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

تأسيس شركات التقنية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات في مصر: الإطار القانوني وحوافز ITIDA

يشهد العالم اليوم سباقاً متسارعاً نحو التحول الرقمي، ولم تعد التكنولوجيا مجرد أداة م&

Egypt Media & IT

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 10 Of 2003

The Translation of Law No. 10 of 2003 presents the English version of the Telecommunications Regulation Law, a foundational legal text that governs all telecommunications activities within the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Egypt Media & IT

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Andersen in Egypt

Regulations For NTN Services

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission has issued a comprehensive framework to enable Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) services—advancing satellite...

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Regulation For Registration Of Telecommunication Space Stations (Public Consultation)

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Licensing GPS And VSAT (Telecom) Devices In Iraq: CMC Procedures And Requirements

Iraq Media & IT

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ALSAIF Law Firm

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Egypt Litigation

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Korek v Iraq Telecom: DIFC Balances Sovereignty And Arbitration In Landmark Ruling

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

Technology, Media & Telecoms Digest

Saudi Arabia Technology

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Latest Videos

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Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

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HKA

Influential Women In The Middle East: Inside The Hospitality Industry (Video)

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Clyde & Co

Accessibility Of Websites And Applications (Video)

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Barnea & Co

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