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Encyclopedia > Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City
Type Free Economic Zone
Founded Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Headquarters Dubai,
Flag of the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Owner Dubai Holding
Main Buildings at Dubai Media City
Main Buildings at Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City on 1 May 2007
Dubai Media City on 1 May 2007

Dubai Media City (DMC) part of Dubai Holding is a tax free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations ranging from: news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production, and broadcast facilities. The ground work for infrastructure (Such as fiber optic cables) was already laid for firms to setup easily and its visa and operational procedures are relaxed for firms operating within DMC. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic (محمد بن راشد آلمكتوم) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates. ... Dubai Holding is a holding company that belongs to Government of Dubai (Al Maktoum family). ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 543 pixelsFull resolution (872 × 592 pixel, file size: 99 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Sujit Sivanand Source: Own photography File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 543 pixelsFull resolution (872 × 592 pixel, file size: 99 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Sujit Sivanand Source: Own photography File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 479 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 766 pixels, file size: 298 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 479 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 766 pixels, file size: 298 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Dubai Holding is a holding company that belongs to Government of Dubai (Al Maktoum family). ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Fiber Optic strands An optical fiber in American English or fibre in British English is a transparent thin fiber for transmitting light. ...


On 16th of November 2007 Dubai Government shut down the Pakistani independent and private channels Geo News TV and ARY One World on understanding with the military regime of Pakistan lead by Pervez Musharraf. Later the policy makers in Dubai permissioned these channels to air their entertainment programs, but news, current affairs and political analysis were forbidden to be aired. This has had a devastating impact on all organizations in the media city and they have started considerations about relocating.


Some of the major broadcasters based at Dubai Media City: Note: broadcasting is also the old term for hand sowing. ...

Newspapers: APTN can stand for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Associated Press Television Network This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Reuters Group plc (LSE: RTR and NASDAQ: RTRSY); pronounced is known as a financial market data provider and a news service that provides reports from around the world to newspapers and broadcasters. ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... World News bulletins form the main part of the channels daily schedule. ... Bloomberg L.P. is the largest financial news and data company in the world, controlling 33% of market share. ... CNBC Arabiya is the Arab worlds first and only 24-hour Arabic language financial and business information channel, presenting in-depth and up-to-the-minute coverage of regional and international affairs from an Arab economic perspective. ... Voice of America logo Voice of America (VOA), is the official external radio and television broadcasting service of the United States federal government. ... Showtime or Showtime Arabia (Gulf DTH F.Z. L.L.C., the operating company behind digital pay TV broadcaster Showtime) as its called to distinguish itself from its U.S. counterpart, is the dominant subscription television service in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Levant territories. ... Middle East Broadcasting Centre or popularly known as MBC was launced on September 18, 1991, is a Saudi-run company broadcasting a mix of free-to-air news and entertainment channels via satellite. ... TEN SPORTS is a sports channel, which is widely broad casted in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Middle East, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka TEN Sports is the short name of Taj Entertainment Network Sports. ... TEN SPORTS is a sports channel, which is widely broad casted in India, Pakistan, Middle East, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Japan and Maldives TEN Sports is the short name of Taj Entertainment Network Sports. ... ARY Digital is a popular South Asian television network based in Dubai, UAE. It also has studios in London and Pakistan. ... Geo TV or GEO Television is an Urdu Pakistani television network that was established in May 2002 and officially began transmission in October 2002. ...

Awraq newspaper is a newspaper based in Dubai media City. ...

See also

Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ, IPA , generally in English) refers to either one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or that emirates main city, sometimes called Dubai City to distinguish it from the emirate. ... The Microsoft sign at the entrance of the Dubai Microsoft campus, Dubai Internet City. ... Dubai Holding is a holding company that belongs to Government of Dubai (Al Maktoum family). ... Creative City launched by Fujairah Media [1] [2] [3] [4] [5], as an alternative to Dubai Media City aims to attract regional and International broadcast TV and radio providers to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. ... Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone and Film City was launched 3 January 2006 [1] [2] [3], by the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAKFTZ) authority competing directly with Dubai Media City. ... SmartCity is a planned technology park to be constructed in Kalkara, Malta. ...

External links

  • Dubai Media City official website
  • Corporate Video on Dubai Media City
  • Panoramic view of portion of Dubai Media City
  • Dubai Media City Directory
v • d • e
Neighborhoods and communities in Dubai
Al Barsha • Al Garhoud • Al Hamriya • Al Jafilia • Al Karama • Al Mamzar • Al Mankhool • Al Quoz • Al Qusais • Al Safa • Al Satwa • Al Shindagha • Al Sufouh • Al Tawar • Al Wasl • Bastakiya • Bur Dubai • Business Bay • Deira • Dubai Internet City • Dubai Marina • Dubai Media City • Emirates Hills • Hor Al Anz • Jaddaf • Jebel Ali • Jumeirah • Mirdif • Naif • Oud Metha • Port Rashid • Port Saeed • Sheikh Zayed Road • Trade Centre 1 • Trade Centre 2 • Umm Hurair • Umm Suqeim • Zabeel
(Click "show" to view a small explanation of Dubai's divisions)
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Dubai related topics
History History of Dubai, Trucial Oman, Al Maktoum dynasty, Bani Yas
Towns Dubai, Hatta, Al Aweer, Lehbab, Al Shindagha, Suna pur
Government Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Police Force, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Buildings Burj Al Arab, Emirates Towers, Burj Dubai, Burj al Alam, Crystal Tower, Princess Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, Chelsea Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Al Burj
Real estate projects Palm Islands, The World (archipelago), Dubai Marina, Dubai Waterfront, Business Bay, Dubailand, Bawadi, Arabian Ranches, Dubai World Central, Dubai Festival City, Jumeirah Beach Residence
Free zones Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai International Financial Centre
Education American University in Dubai, Dubai Men's College, Dubai Women's College, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Zayed University, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mahatma Gandhi University, Our Own English High School, The Indian High School, Dubai, Dubai Modern High School, Dubai British School, English College Dubai, International School of Choueifat, American School of Dubai, Dubai American Academy
Ports Mina' Rashid, Jebel Ali
Shopping malls Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Mall ,
Parks Mushrif Park, Safa Park
Bridges and Tunnels Al Shindagha Tunnel, Al Maktoum Bridge, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing
Transport Transportation in Dubai, Dubai International Airport, Abra, Dubai Metro, Emirates Airlines, Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Dubai World Central International Airport
Trade and Commerce Economy of Dubai, Emaar, Nakheel, Dubai Holding, ARY Group, Al-Ghurair Group, Ashai Group International, Etisalat, Du, Dubai Ports World, Art in Dubai
Sister cities[1] Detroit, Geneva, Shanghai, Casablanca, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Osaka, Beirut, Dundee, Gold Coast, Moscow, Istanbul, Damascus, Barcelona

  Results from FactBites:
 
Working in Dubai Media City (346 words)
Those working in Dubai Media City today benefit from all the Free Zone has to offer and from all the world class media companies and corporations who have established themselves firmly within the Zone.
Dubai Media City nurtures creative flow, it encourages freedom and innovation and it is home to talent and success.
Those looking for opportunities to work in Dubai Media City could try http://www.careercentre.ae/ they are a portal for careers and jobs in The Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and have up-to-date information and opportunities in all sectors of the Zone.
Dubai Media City (377 words)
DMC brings to the media community an advanced infrastructure based upon a global interconnected network, linked by satellites, computers, the internet, television, radio, journalism, cinema and film production.
Media trade licenses will be issued from DMC and the most competitively priced products and values will deliver unparalleled economic benefits.
DMC ensures hassle-free, single-window completion of formalities for all is partners-be it large corporations or independent entrepreneurs.
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