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UAE introduces new music management license to boost
creative industries

[Source photo: Chetan Jha/Fast Company Middle East]

BY FAST COMPANY STAFF 2 M I N U T E R E A D

The UAE Ministry of Economy has issued its second collective music management license to Music Nation, authorizing the
organisation to manage rights distribution for music creators and performers and ensure compliance across platforms nationwide.
The move, announced during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Dubai headquarters, supports the country’s growing creative economy.
The regional streaming market is projected to surge to $2.3 billion by 2030. Music Nation follows the Emirates Music Rights
Association, which received the first license in April 2025.

The licence was granted under Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2021 on copyright and related rights. Officials at the event included
Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, and Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant
Under-Secretary for Intellectual Property.
Al Saleh said the initiative aligns with the UAE’s National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries 2031, which aims to
elevate the sector’s global competitiveness.

“The Ministry remains committed to establishing a world-class copyright governance system, through strengthening legal and
regulatory frameworks, fostering investment in creative sectors, and implementing robust collective management systems,” he
said.

Dr. Al Muaini noted that the UAE’s music scene is thriving, with Dubai alone hosting 350 live music venues. The national
streaming market reached $841.9 million in 2024 and is expected to nearly triple by 2030. He stressed the importance of robust
legislation and global partnerships in driving further growth and protecting artists’ rights.

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