Businesses must obtain FIFA World Cup broadcast licences to avoid legal violations

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has urged businesses planning to screen FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to obtain the necessary licences from official broadcast rights holders and use only authorised broadcasting channels and equipment. Establishments including restaurants, cafés, and hotels must first contact the official broadcast rights holder, obtain a licence to screen the matches, use only licensed broadcasting systems and equipment, and keep the licence on site so it can be presented upon request. The ministry stressed that these measures are designed to safeguard intellectual property rights while ensuring that businesses can legally offer customers the opportunity to watch the world's biggest football tournament.