Pre-approval needed for all print publications

ny · 18th February 2007, 08:33

I have come across this article in Gulf news regarding print publications. Since we were thinking about running a print edition for Shuffle, perhaps we need to check what this new regulations are all about.

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http://gulfnews.com/nation/Media/10105200.html

Published: 18/02/2007 12:00 AM (UAE)
Pre-approval needed for all print publications

Staff Report

Dubai: The National Media Council has issued a circular to all printing houses in the country as a reminder of the necessity to obtain pre-approval from the council for all types of print publications.

The pre-approval is needed for any type of publication whether in the form of newspapers, magazines or books.

Reminder

Saeed Al Darmaki, Director of the Department of Press and Publications at the National Media Council (NMC), told Gulf News the council has given a three-month grace period to all media bodies to allow them to make the necessary changes, according to the rules of the Federal Law on Press and Publications, no. 15 of 1980.

He said: "Within the framework of the national media policy, which aims to respect and to broaden the freedom of expression, and out of its wish to have work organised in accordance to the existing laws, all bodies working in the media field in the country should abide by the law.

"It must be followed particularly with regards to obtaining permission to carry out their activities, including printing and distributing of their publications in the country".

Zaid Al Hilali · 18th February 2007, 09:51

Thanks for bringing this important matter to our attention. We shall work on this don't worry.

Magnus · 18th February 2007, 11:20

I'll second that, we'll make sure we'll get whatever permits and stuff we need before going ahead.

dandantheitman · 18th February 2007, 12:25

In the interim we can always issue the shuffle as a pdf, ask the macstore if it is ok that we put a flyer giving the url where people can download it whilst we get approval.

daN

18th February 2007, 08:33	#1 (permalink)
ny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 107	Pre-approval needed for all print publications I have come across this article in Gulf news regarding print publications. Since we were thinking about running a print edition for Shuffle, perhaps we need to check what this new regulations are all about. ---------------------------------------------------------- http://gulfnews.com/nation/Media/10105200.html Published: 18/02/2007 12:00 AM (UAE) Pre-approval needed for all print publications Staff Report Dubai: The National Media Council has issued a circular to all printing houses in the country as a reminder of the necessity to obtain pre-approval from the council for all types of print publications. The pre-approval is needed for any type of publication whether in the form of newspapers, magazines or books. Reminder Saeed Al Darmaki, Director of the Department of Press and Publications at the National Media Council (NMC), told Gulf News the council has given a three-month grace period to all media bodies to allow them to make the necessary changes, according to the rules of the Federal Law on Press and Publications, no. 15 of 1980. He said: "Within the framework of the national media policy, which aims to respect and to broaden the freedom of expression, and out of its wish to have work organised in accordance to the existing laws, all bodies working in the media field in the country should abide by the law. "It must be followed particularly with regards to obtaining permission to carry out their activities, including printing and distributing of their publications in the country".

18th February 2007, 12:25	#4 (permalink)
dandantheitman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC. Posts: 722	e-shuffle In the interim we can always issue the shuffle as a pdf, ask the macstore if it is ok that we put a flyer giving the url where people can download it whilst we get approval. daN

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18th February 2007, 09:51	#2 (permalink)
Zaid Al Hilali Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mirdif-Dubai Posts: 1,403	Thanks for bringing this important matter to our attention. We shall work on this don't worry.

18th February 2007, 11:20	#3 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,400	I'll second that, we'll make sure we'll get whatever permits and stuff we need before going ahead.