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Social media has given birth to a new kind of celebrities; influencers. (Shutterstock)

November 25th, 2018 - 07:01 GMT

How Are E-Media Licences Reshaping the Influencer Marketing Sector in UAE?

You'd be hard pressed to scroll through any social media platform today without some bright-eyed, bushy-tailed face urging you to try the latest restaurant in town, or buy that must-have gadget.

November 7th, 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Media Influencers Set to Become Talk of Town in UAE With Gov't Encouragement

The guide has been introduced to protect the public from marketing promotions that do not conform to applicable standards. (Shutterstock)

October 30th, 2018 - 09:03 GMT

Attention Advertising Firms in the UAE: Here Are the New Content Rules

A move by the UAE to regulate the growing online world of paid social media is likely to be rolled out across the GCC in a bid to bring in tighter controls on the thriving industry, experts say. (Shutterstock)

July 16th, 2018 - 10:29 GMT

Will Other Gulf Nations Follow UAE's Lead and Rein in the Social Media Influencers?

The regulations apply to all electronic media activities carried out within the UAE, including those in free zones. (Pexels)

May 16th, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Social Media Influencers in UAE Urged to Register by Month-End

The world of social media influencing is about to get a lot more transparent, as paid influencers will need to obtain a licence to promote brands for money. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 7th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

Paid Social Media Influencers Must Now Get Licences in the UAE

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (AFP)

June 9th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Qatari Terror? List Issued by Four Arab States

December 30th, 2014 - 09:51 GMT

No "Exodus" for the UAE either: Ridley Scott's blockbuster banned again

“We should not favour Emiratis over qualified foreign journalists,” said Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation.

December 20th, 2013 - 09:29 GMT

UAE plans to Emiratize the media

April 14th, 2010 - 07:08 GMT

Huawei Partners with UAE Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai

January 2nd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT