Licenses for home-based cultural content creation


When
2020
Who
Ras al khaimah department of economic development
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Description of the policy/measure

The ras al khaimah department of economic development has implemented measures targeting vulnerable groups to encourage the creation of digital content and support fair renumeration. licenses are issued: * to low-income youth to encourage them to produce media content that can be published in the digital environment and serve as a source of income. * for the establishment of electronic bookstores based out of home that enable selling books through e-platforms. * to enable youth to work with major companies through virtual spaces. with the license, youth can engage in web design, smart application development and management of advertising content. * to enables merchants to sell cultural products both locally and internationally through websites and smart applications. the department has waived fees associated with obtaining home-based commercial licenses for senior citizens, people of determination (persons with disabilities) and households with incarcerated family members.
Sustainable Development Goal(s)
Cultural Domain(s)
Transversal Priority(ies)

Results achieved

* in 2019, 38 home media licenses were issued to low-income youth. * in 2019, 3 licenses were issued for the establishment of electronic bookstores based in homes.