ESMAA has achieved a lot in just one year, Hussain ‘Spek' Yoosuf told Arab News during his interview, upon completion of one year by the organization.

The UAE is implementing a new music licensing framework requiring businesses that play music commercially to obtain annual licenses starting December 1, 2026. Under Ministerial Resolution No. 136 of 2026, establishments including restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, and broadcasters must pay fees to two Ministry-licensed collective management organizations, with rates varying by business type and music usage.

As reported in the market updates section of this newsletter, the UAE Ministry of Economy recently reviewed the fees charged by its various departments, including the Trade Mark, Patent and Copyright Office.

On 10 April 2025, the UAE Ministry of Economy, under the leadership of HE Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, announced the latest drive in the UAE's push to meet and exceed international standards in the protection...

We have recently seen another influx of letters being sent to local UAE entities regarding the use of music, and in particular the collection of public performance royalties.

This is the first of two articles discussing the challenges that Dubai can overcome to become a global leader in the creative arts.

Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and Deezer are some widely used music streaming services. Have users of these streaming services ever wondered whether

The intellectual property rights in a musical work exist from the time it is created, and also at the time it is commercially exploited.