United Arab Emirates: Copyright

The UAE has launched its Collective Management in Music Guide, establishing a framework for licensing and managing music rights across commercial sectors. From December 2026, businesses using music commercially will need to navigate new tariff structures and licensing requirements, while rights holders gain a practical route for collecting royalties through authorized Collective Management Organizations.

From December 2026, UAE businesses that play music commercially—whether in cafés, retail stores, hotels, or entertainment venues—will face new licensing requirements and annual fees ranging from AED 1,500 to AED 50,000.

The UAE is implementing a new music licensing framework requiring businesses that play music commercially to obtain annual licenses starting December 1, 2026. Under Ministerial Resolution No. 136 of 2026, establishments including restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, and broadcasters must pay fees to two Ministry-licensed collective management organizations, with rates varying by business type and music usage.

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