UAE charging businesses for playing copyright music (12/08/26)

UAE restaurants, cafes and shops playing copyrighted music will pay new annual licensing fees from December 1, 2026, starting at Dh1,500 for smaller venues and Dh1,700 for shops. The new tariff is part of a government framework to regulate music rights and royalties across the UAE. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website:…