Music licensing fees for cafes, restaurants and malls from December
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) announced the launch of a guide to collective management of music rights with the aim of regulating the local music
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- Applies to
- Corporate · UAE
- What to do
- Cafes, restaurants, and malls must register for music licensing and pay applicable fees beginning in December 2026 under MOET's collective management framework.
- By when
- due 1 Dec 2026 · 1 Dec 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) has announced the launch of a guide to collective management of music rights. Starting in December, cafes, restaurants, and malls will be required to pay fees for playing music, as part of efforts to regulate the local music industry and ensure proper licensing compliance.
Source
Reported by: Gulf Today 11 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf Today →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Cafes, restaurants, and malls must register for music licensing and pay applicable fees beginning in December 2026 under MOET's collective management framework.
What's the deadline?
1 Dec 2026.
Who reported this?
Gulf Today (UAE).
When was it announced?
11 Aug 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf Today: https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2026/08/11/uae-to-charge-fees-from-cafes-restaurants-and-malls-for-playing-music-from-december
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