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6/10/25, 3:24 PM Music Nation approved by UAE to launch world-class collective management organization
license, collect and distribute royalties from public performance and neighboring rights, delivering a vital
new source of revenue for music rights holders.

With best-in-class tools, technology and leading industry partnerships with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI),
the largest performing rights organization in the world, and SoundExchange Inc., the recording

industry's top digital global collective management organization, Music Nation will be the industry's first
rights management organization capable of natively collecting performance, mechanical and
neighboring rights.

Music Nation is part of a broad UAE initiative to support the creation of a thriving music ecosystem and to

elevate the region’s music industry by protecting the rights of music creators and compensating them for
the commercial use of their work. This vital new source of royalty revenue in the UAE will help recording
artists, songwriters, composers and others create sustainable careers and ensure music creators,
labels, publishers and other music copyright owners, both local and international, are compensated for
the use of their work.

“Today marks a pivotal moment for the UAE and Music Nation,” said Chairwoman Rasha Khalifa Al
Mubarak. “After years of careful planning, Music Nation is positioned to become a cornerstone of music
licensing, empowering the Emirates’ vibrant creative industry. As an Emarati, I am honored to establish a
world-class music rights infrastructure that not only elevates local artists to greater heights, but also

showcases our rich musical heritage and cultural traditions to the world. In partnership with industry
leaders BMI and SoundExchange, our cutting-edge technology and services will protect music rights
holders and propel the UAE’s music economy to new frontiers.”

His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said, “The Ministry
continues its efforts to develop an advanced system for the governance of copyright and related rights,

based on global best practices. This is achieved by developing regulatory and legislative frameworks,
stimulating investment in creativity, and supporting effective collective management systems that ensure
the protection of rights and enhance the confidence of creators and musicians in the country's creative

climate. The collective management license for music plays an important role in promoting a creative
culture in society, providing comprehensive protection for the intellectual property rights of musicians
and artists, and providing mechanisms to ensure financial justice for artists and creators in the
distribution of revenues and transparency in the collection and distribution of copyrights. This supports
raising the competitiveness of the music industry in the country and making it an attractive destination for

creative and cultural works worldwide.”

Mike O’Neill, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMI, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Rasha,
the Music Nation team and SoundExchange to ensure that music creators in the UAE have the
opportunity to turn their passion into their careers by being paid for their creative work. BMI has always

been an unwavering advocate for the songwriters, composers and rights holders behind the songs the
world loves, and we’re excited to provide our music licensing infrastructure, expertise and deep

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