About Dubai Media Council | Mandate & Structure

Who we are

The Dubai Media Council (DMC), established in 2022, works to shape and support the future of media in Dubai. Our role is to bring people, ideas, and industries together so the media sector can grow with confidence, creativity, and purpose. We partner with organisations across media, technology, tourism, education, and the creative economy to build an environment where talent can thrive, businesses can innovate, and stories from Dubai can reach the world. To fulfill our mission, DMC operates through two main arms, one that develops the industry and one that regulates it with clarity and trust.

Building the future of media in Dubai

Dubai Media Council is driving Dubai’s transformation into a global hub for film, gaming, digital content, and creative industries through two functions:

Media Development

Business and investment enablement
Talent development
Industry partnerships
Ecosystem growth

Media Regulation

Media Sector Strategy
Licensing and content approvals
Policy design and compliance
Research and development

A trusted ecosystem where creativity thrives, businesses scale, and Dubai stands as a global destination for media talent and investment

Key Priorities

Driving Dubai's media future through three strategic priorities:

Global Media Capital

Drive Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for media and creative industries through partnerships, co-productions, investment facilitation, talent programs, and world-class infrastructure

Sustainable Growth

Balance growth and regulation through a dual-sector model, where Media Development drives expansion and Media Regulation ensures standards and compliance for a trusted ecosystem

Talent Development

Create end-to-end talent pathways from education to career through scholarships, global masterclasses, leadership programs, and integrated ecosystem support across the media industry