Browse
related articles
New UAE media law in works
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 22 - 2008 at 10:14
The draft of the UAE's media law, which guarantees freedom of press and outlines the terms for imprisonment of journalists, will be discussed by the Federal National Council and journalists in the country before its ratification by the cabinet, expected in the coming months, reported Khaleej Times. The draft law, which is a revision of the Press and Publications Federal Law of 1980, states that there shall not be prior censorship of any media outlets in the country. It incorporate the prior directive of the ruler of Dubai to prohibit imprisonment of journalists, resorting instead to fines when there are violations of public law.
Related Content
Article Options
Jeff Florian, Senior ReporterMonday, September 22 - 2008 at 10:14 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Mediaquest FZ LLC.
Disclaimer »
Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com
Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediaquest FZ LLC. Mediaquest FZ LLC is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site.
For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions
