Sharjah Media City (Shams) has launched a new initiative, the “Anta Al Sanad” package, designed to support and empower Emirati entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses in the media and creative industries. The program aims to provide flexible and sustainable solutions for launching new ventures.
Quick Facts
- New “Anta Al Sanad” initiative launched
- Targets Emirati media and creative entrepreneurs
- Licenses start from AED 1,152 annually
Flexible Licensing at Subsidized Rates
The initiative is part of Shams’ broader strategy to strengthen the media entrepreneurship ecosystem and solidify Sharjah’s role as a hub for the UAE’s creative economy. It offers practical solutions to ease the entry of individual projects into the market.
The “Anta Al Sanad” program includes two primary licensing options for UAE citizens:
- The Media Package: Starts at AED 5,760 for a five-year term, equivalent to AED 1,152 per year. This provides an LLC license covering up to five media-related activities.
- The Basic Package: Starts at AED 6,885 for a two-year term, or AED 3,443 per year. It also grants an LLC license and includes up to five commercial activities.
Bolstering Sharjah’s Creative Economy
HE Rashid Abdullah Al Owais, Director General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), stated that the package is rooted in the city’s vision to empower national talent and support Emirati entrepreneurs in the creative sectors. He noted that the initiative is a practical step to remove common challenges that founders face in their early stages.
“We believe at Shams that every promising idea deserves a real chance to launch,” said Al Owais. “Through the ‘Anta Al Sanad’ package, we are providing direct support to UAE creators with a simplified and subsidized individual media license, allowing them to turn their passion and creativity into an official, sustainable project. This initiative is more than just administrative facilitation; it is a message of confidence in the capabilities of our nation’s youth and an investment in the future of Emirati media.”
Shams has extended an open invitation to all Emirati citizens with an idea for a media or creative project to take advantage of the new package, viewing it as a direct pathway to building sustainable businesses that contribute to the national media scene.
About Sharjah Media City (Shams)
Sharjah Media City (Shams) is a free zone authority dedicated to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for the media and creative industries. Located in Sharjah, UAE, it offers a wide range of business licenses and support services to help entrepreneurs, SMEs, and established companies thrive in the region’s rapidly growing creative economy.
Source: Sharjah24
