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Dubai Influencer Permit Deadline: What Creators Must Know
Dubai-based creators posting sponsored content must now hold a UAE Media Council Advertiser Permit. The grace period ended January 31, 2026. Here is who needs the permit, what it costs, and what happens to those who don't comply.
21 Jan 2026
UAE Influencer Advertising Permit: Key Rules Before Jan 31
UAE-based social media influencers were required to apply for a mandatory advertising permit by January 31, 2026. The UAE Media Council regulation covers all digital creators promoting products or services — free for UAE citizens and residents for the first three years.
16 Jan 2026
UAE Media Law 2025 Covers AI, Gaming and Digital Platforms
The UAE has passed its first new media law in four decades, bringing AI-generated content, gaming, social media influencers and on-demand broadcasting under a unified regulatory framework. Announced at a press conference in Dubai, the Media Regulation Law marks a landmark shift
30 May 2025
India Invites UAE Media to WAVES Summit in Mumbai
India's inaugural WAVES Summit in Mumbai is extending a formal invitation to UAE media and entertainment professionals. The event — dubbed the "Davos for entertainment" — will spotlight film, television, animation, gaming, and OTT platforms, and aims to deepen bilateral
2 Mar 2025