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The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is in charge
of managing the “Do Not Contact Register” (DNCR) and will work closely with relevant

organisations to establish guidelines and mechanisms, share data, and enhance public
awareness, as well as to supervise and regulate individuals.

The Central Bank of the UAE is concerned with all matters related to telephone marketing

for the services of banks, establishments, other financial institutions, insurance companies
and related occupations in the country.

The Securities and Commodities Authority specialises in all matters related to marketing

calls regarding securities and commodities trading services in the country. Licensing
authorities in the mainland and free zones are also responsible in their respective emirates,

in all matters relating to the telephone marketing of products or services in the country
except those falling under the jurisdiction of the Central Bank and the Securities and

Commodities Authority.

During the briefing, the Ministry of Economy reviewed the commitments set out in
Resolution No. 56 of 2024 for licensed companies in the country when making marketing

telephone calls, the most notable of which are:

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