UAE Urges Businesses to Secure Licences for World Cup Screen
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Ministry warns restaurants, cafés, and hotels to use authorised broadcasts only
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The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has asked businesses planning to screen FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to get the proper licences from official broadcast rights holders and use only approved broadcasting channels and equipment.
This comes as football excitement grows ahead of the tournament's knockout stages.
In posts shared on its digital platforms, the ministry said restaurants, cafés, hotels, and other venues that want to show FIFA World Cup 2026 matches must get prior approval from the relevant broadcast rights holders.
The ministry said this is important to follow intellectual property laws and avoid any legal issues.
What businesses must do
- Contact the official broadcast rights holder
- Obtain a licence to screen the matches
- Use only licensed broadcasting systems and equipment
- Keep the licence on site for inspection if needed
The ministry said these steps help protect intellectual property rights and allow businesses to legally offer customers a place to watch the world's biggest football tournament.
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