UAE Media Council (UAEMC) – NOC

Services by: GFD

Information

UAEMC coordinates media efforts at federal and local levels, issuing licenses for magazines, newspapers, radio, and TV. Services include permits for photography, advertising content creation, and accrediting foreign correspondents. It regulates media material trade and ensures compliance with UAE’s media standards, fostering responsible communication across diverse platforms and industries.

Timeline:

15-20 business days for all entities

Will vary depending on the entity you are requesting an NOC from. 

  1. Login to GFD app
  2. Select the NOC service
  3. Proceed to payment
  4. A representative will contact you for required documents (if any)

AED 1,325AED 80,825 incl. VAT

GFD assists with UAEMC applications from the following entities:

UAEMC Social Media Advertising

AED 5,825

UAEMC Printing Press

AED 25,825

UAEMC Newspaper and Magazine License

AED 29,325

UAEMC Movie Production

AED 14,825

UAEMC Media Service and Consultation

AED 5,825

UAEMC Licensing of Import and Distribution of Books

AED 4,325

UAEMC Licensing of Design, Implementation and Installation of Billboards

AED 10,825

UAEMC Licensing of Commercial Import of Paintings

AED 1,825

UAEMC Licensing for a Publishing House

AED 4,325

UAEMC License to Translate or Dub Creative Works

AED 5,825

UAEMC License to Sell or Rent Videos via Mobile Devices

AED 5,825

UAEMC Authorisation of Press Services

AED 2,325

UAEMC Cinema

AED 80,825

UAEMC Importing Newspapers and Magazines

AED 4,325

UAEMC License for Audio Studio Operations

AED 15,825

UAEMC License for Visual Studio

AED 15,825

UAEMC License to Copy and Manufacture Audio or Video Media

AED 5,825

UAEMC License To Import And Distribute All Audio Media, Including Cassettes

AED 5,825

UAEMC License to Import and Distribute Audio Media

AED 5,825

UAEMC License to Import and Distribute Computer Programs

AED 2,825

UAEMC License to Import and Distribute Electronic Video Games

AED 10,825

UAEMC License to Import and Distribute Films

AED 30,825

UAEMC License to Import, Distribute, and Sell Optical Media

AED 6,825

UAEMC License to Import Greeting Cards for Events with Short Messages

AED 1,825

UAEMC License to Practice Printing-Related Work

AED 10,825

UAEMC License to Produce and Design Ad Content

AED 5,825

UAEMC License to Produce and Design Computer Programs

AED 3,825

UAEMC License to Produce and Direct Plays

AED 10,825

UAEMC License to Produce Electronic Video Games

AED 2,825

UAEMC License to Produce Programs, Series, Radio Advertisments And Audio Songs

AED 10,825

UAEMC License to Provide Internet Services

AED 10,825

UAEMC License to Provide SMS Digital Information Services

AED 5,825

UAEMC License to Sell All Audio Media, Including Cassettes

AED 4,825

UAEMC License to Sell All Types of Printed Cards

AED 1,325

UAEMC License to Sell Books

AED 1,825

UAEMC License to Sell Commercial Art Paintings

AED 1,325

UAEMC License to Sell Computer Programs

AED 1,825

UAEMC License to Sell Electronic Video Games

AED 8,825

UAEMC License to Sell Newspapers and Magazines

AED 1,825

UAEMC License to Sell or Rent Audio Tapes via Mobile Devices

AED 3,825

UAEMC License to Sell or Rent Video Games via Mobile Devices

AED 5,825

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