Overview of the Changes to the National Media Council
Type
E-journal
Date
19 Apr 2016
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
General Media & Communications
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Al Tamimi & Company
Analysis
The National Media Council (NMC) is a federal government body which has been established to oversee and undertake the media affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
The NMC is undergoing a series of changes prompted by Cabinet Resolution No. 9 of 2013 and Cabinet Resolution No. 12 of 2013, both of which come into force on 30 July, 2013.
Resolution No. 9 of 2013 brings about reform to the internal organizational structure of the NMC. The Resolution hence has two functions: (i) it outlines and redefines the role of the NMC itself, and (ii) it outlines the roles and the powers of the NMC's key representatives. This Resolution revokes the previous Resolution No. 34 of 2011, which concerned the organizational structure of the NMC.