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Music licensing fee adds to pressure on UAE businesses

UAE businesses will face new music licensing fees from December, but some hospitality operators have questioned the timing of the move as the sector grapples with weaker demand following the US-Iran war. Under the regulations, which will come into force from December 1, entities and establishments in the UAE will require a license to play […]

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13 August 2026|1 min read|AGBI
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