Distribution of newspapers and magazines is now allowed in public spaces like hotels, cafes and restaurants, following a meeting between media organizations and the Media Regulatory Office at the Ministry of Culture and Youth recently.
In March 2020, the UAE National Media Council (NMC) temporarily suspended the distribution of newspapers, magazines and marketing material in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NMC highlighted the role played by newspapers in publishing reports and issues of national importance across multiple platforms including digital ones.
The distribution, it said, must be aligned with the precautionary measures being followed to prevent the spread of the virus.
