In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted Law No. (24) of 2025, thereby reconstituting the Board of the Dubai Media Council. The council will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
As per the Law, Mona Ghanem Al Marri will assume the position of Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, while Nehal Badri will serve as its Secretary-General.
The Board’s members also include: Hala Badri, Malek Sultan Al Malek, Aisha Abdulla Miran, Abdullah Humaid Belhoul, Mohammed Ali Lootah, Younes Abdulaziz Al Nasser, Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Issam Abdulrahim Kazim, Mohammed Sulaiman Al Mulla, and Aref Mohammed Amiri.
This Law takes effect from April 15, 2025, and will be officially published in the Official Gazette.
Enhanced powers and broader mandate
The reconstitution of the Board of the Dubai Media Council is in line with the expanded responsibilities detailed in Law No. (29) of 2024. This law grants the Council enhanced powers and a broader mandate, enabling it to effectively implement strategies and development plans for Dubai’s media sector. The focus is on efficiency, agility, and keeping pace with rapid global advancements, with the ultimate goal of achieving the highest levels of competitiveness while adhering to international standards.
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Alignment with Decree no. (67) of 2024
This also aligns with the provisions of Decree No. (67) of 2024, which transfers the Dubai Film and TV Commission from the Dubai Development Authority to operate under the Council.
The Decree also approves the establishment of the Dubai Films and Games Commission by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Commission now assumes the mandate previously held by the Dubai Film and TV Commission, consistent with the strategic objectives outlined in the legislation.
This move underscores Dubai’s commitment to advancing the film and video game industries as vital components of the new media landscape and the knowledge-based economy, with significant potential for both local and global growth.
