How to get membership
Are you a publisher?
Yes
Procedures for Establishing a Publishing House
Step 1
- A valid commercial license that includes activities related to publishing under all its names (Publishing/Selling/Distributing/Trading)
- Articles of Incorporation
- A valid media license (if available) that includes publishing activities matching the commercial license activities
- Emirates ID
- Copy of passport
- IBAN certificate (International Bank Account Number)
Step 2: Apply for Membership
- Visit the association's website
- (Registration form link)
- Select "Join the Association"
- Fill out the information and attach the required documents
- Pay the membership fee: 300 AED (renewable annually)
- Membership benefits of the Emirates Publishers Association:
- Exemption from book and publication import fees under the agreement with the UAE Media Council.
- Provision of free spaces in international book fairs.
- Displaying members' publications in international book fairs using QR Code technology to help bring Emirati books to the global market.
No
Membership Procedures with the Association
Step 1: Provide the Required Documents
- Obtain a commercial license that includes activities related to
publishing under all its
names (Publishing/Selling/Distributing/Trading) from the
relevant authorities or
economic development departments in each emirate:
- Sharjah Economic Development Department - sedd.ae
- Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development - added.gov.ae
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism - dubaidet.gov.ae
- Ajman Department of Economic Development - ajmanded.ae
- Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development - ded.uaq.ae
- Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development - rak.ae
- Fujairah Municipality - fujmun.gov.ae
- The Free Zone of each emirate
Step 2
- Obtain a media license that includes publishing activities matching the activities in the commercial license, which can be obtained through:
- UAE Media Council via the link: https://eservices.uaemc.gov.ae/
Step 3: Apply for Membership
