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The media city Strategically located in Dubai , United Arab Emirates at the crossroads of the Middle East , Africa and South Asia , Dubai Media City (DMC) will be the region's media hub.
DMC has been established by the Dubai Technology, E-Commerce and Media Free Zone Authority to provide the infrastructure and environment that will enable media-related enterprises to operate globally out of Dubai.
DMC is the place where every kind of media business - Broadcasting, Publishing, Advertising, Public Relations, Research, Music, Post Production will thrive and have the Freedom to Create. |
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DMC will be a community for media talent to share best practices and build interdependent productive relationships.
The key benefits to Broadcasters at DMC include: |
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State-of-the-art teleport/uplink/play-out. |
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Broadband and telecommunication access. |
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Production and post production facilities and studios. |
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Growth opportunities. |
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Dubai Media City (DMC) is a reflection of the vision of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and UAE Defense Minister to transform Dubai into a knowledge-based society and economy. As part of this vision, DMC has created a world-class enabling environment specifically for the media industry.
Strategically located in Dubai at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Media City is rapidly emerging as a global media hub.
Launched in January 2001, Dubai Media City is a creative community for the media industry, designed to give media businesses the ‘Freedom to Create’. This City within the city aims to provide a free and flexible environment where ideas flow transparently and without barriers. Dubai Media City is a global launch pad for media business, creative talent and international corporations.
Companies within Dubai Media City enjoy the commercial benefits of a free zone status, including 100% business ownership requiring no sponsorship and a guaranteed 50-year exemption from personal income and corporate taxes. Comparatively lower operating costs prevalent in the region also contribute to a significant competitive advantage.
Today, with over 850 companies and 5000 knowledge workers, Dubai Media City’s ever increasing number of companies reads like a ‘Who's Who' of the media business community. Leading global players such as Associated Press, Bertelsmann, CNN, CNBC, International Advertising Association (IAA), McGrawhill Platts, Sony and Reuters rub shoulders with regionally reputed companies like Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Saudi Research and Publishing (SRPC) and Taj TV.
DMC offers you a diverse range of real estate options to select from. DMC buildings are fully -wired office space designed to provide a creative work environment for media professionals. These buildings are set amidst an exquisitely designed landscape with lush grounds, lakes and fountains. |
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| Business Licensing Services |
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DMC affords business partners quick and easy incorporation services to provide them with the legal structure required to set up their businesses. Companies operating in DMC do so in accordance with the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Law.
Whether the venture is new or existing, small or large, DMC ensures that a business partner's first steps in establishing themselves in the community are successful. Business partners can be licensed in three ways: |
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| 1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ LLC): |
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| Companies incorporated in Dubai Media City have the unique edge of commercial benefits derived from the free zone status including 100% foreign ownership, guaranteed 50-year exemption from personal, income and corporate taxes. |
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| 2. Branch of Local UAE Company: |
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| To register a branch office at Dubai Media City , the parent company must be at least two years old. |
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| 3. Branch of Foreign / Offshore Company: |
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| To open a branch office at Dubai Media City , the parent company must be at least two years old. |
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| Market Segments |
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DMC's vision is to create and market a world-class enabling environment for the media industry with an emphasis on products and services. Our objective is to attract, retain and grow companies from specific segments of the media & entertainment industry. The following list will help companies identify whether their businesses fall within our targeted market segments.
Publishing: News Papers, Magazines, Educational & Professional Books, Consumer Books & Magazines, Promotional Content, Online & Electronic Content, e-Books, Directories & Guides. |
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| Broadcasting: TV & Radio |
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Filmed Entertainment, Production and Post-Production: Film Production & Distribution, Media Content Management & Provider, Film Content Rights Management, Production, Post Production and Animation. Media & Marketing Services: Direct Marketing, Promotional Services, Advertising / Communication & Public Relations Agency, Media Placement, Buying & Selling, Media Representation.
Music: Music Production & Recordings, Music Distribution, Music Publishing, Music Label & Rights Management, Music Promotion & Management
Media Support Service & Providers: Broadcasting Hardware & Equipment, Satellite Services & Equipment Provider, GSM & Electronic Media Provider, Media Equipment Rentals, Digital Media
Management, Media Archiving & Distribution and Systems Integration Services, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Studio City, Media City Dubai.
It offers 100% foreign ownership and the company formation period is 10-20 days |
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| For more information & details, please get in touch with us today. |
| Call us on +971-43354233 to discuss with our expert business consultant. |
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