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Issuance of permission to circulate and distribute books in the country
Issuing license ( newspaper /magazine)
Open a representative office for a print
Permit to import photocopiers and equipment from outside the country
Modification of licensing data for media activities
Revocation of licenses for media activities
Assignment of licenses for media activities
Adding a partner’s withdrawal from media activities licenses
New license for Radio and TV broadcasting
Revocation of the data of permissions for the circulation of media materials
Issuance of permissions for artworks
Issuance of permission to print a commercial directory
Renew license for Radio Broadcasting & TV Channel
Issue Accreditation Card for Foreign media correspondents
Issuing permission for circulation and distribution of newspapers and magazines
Modify the data of media material circulation permissions
issuing Media licenses for Services (activities) of a commercial nature
Cancel Press Card
Borrowing library items
Issuing International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
Rental of MCY theatres, halls and areas
Library membership
Extended Borrowing of Library Items
Regulate the entry of media materials through the UAE ports
New Press Card Issuance
Registration of Archaeological Sites and Pieces
Print Permission Issuance
Issuance of photography permits
Renewal of press cards
renewing Media licenses for Services (activities) of a commercial nature
Inspection for media materials circulation
Registration of Borrowed Cultural Objects
Projects
Al Burda
Launched in 2004, Al Burda is an international initiative by the Ministry of Culture and Youth focused on supporting and fostering creativity, as well as […]
Read MoreSummer Camp
The aim of the camp is to develop young people’s ability to communicate and express themselves in a creative and effective way that will enhance […]
Read MoreReading Month
Every year March is observed as the month of Reading in the UAE; it is marked by a rich and diverse calendar of engaging activities […]
Read MoreNational Register of Artifacts
The project aims at creating a unified national register of artifacts in all emirates of the UAE. This register helps everyone to know all the […]
Read MoreUAE Flag
The Ministry of Culture and Youth launched the National Flag Raising Campaign on December 2, 2008, in recognition of the importance of the flag to […]
Read MoreEvents
Tue, 01 Feb 2022
Ministry of Culture and Youth organizes the ‘Youth Circles’
The Ministry of Culture and Youth organizes the ‘Youth Circles’ to mark UNESCO’s International Day of Islamic Art and nurture future leaders in the Islamic […]
Read MoreTue, 01 Feb 2022
Mohammed bin Rashid launches UAE Arabic Language Declaration at the Arabic Language Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the UAE Arabic Language […]
Read MoreTue, 01 Feb 2022
Noura Al Kaabi welcomed Korean Ambassador
Noura Al Kaabi welcomed H.E. Kwon Youngwoo, Korean Ambassador to the UAE, and praised his efforts in developing cooperation relations between the UAE and South […]
Read MoreNews
03 July 2022
Ministry of Culture and Youth delegation concludes visit to Washington DC
The Ministry of Culture and Youth’s delegation to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival concluded its visit to Washington DC after a series of meetings with American […]
Read More24 June 2022
UAE wins 18 awards at the 15th Gulf Radio and Television Festival
The UAE’s state media organisations have won 18 awards at the 15th Gulf Radio and Television Festival hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The festival […]
Read More24 June 2022
Smithsonian Folklife Festival opens its doors to public with UAE as the country in focus
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened its doors to the public yesterday for a face-to-face event at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., after a two-year […]
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