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Oman warns social media content creators to secure media licences or face legal action

Ministry of Information has called on media practitioners operating across social media platforms to complete the required licensing procedures in line with the Executive Regulations of the Media Law.

TAS News Service

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

MUSCAT – The ministry said the reminder applies to all individuals engaged in media-related activities on digital platforms, including operators of news accounts, electronic channels, and other online media practitioners. It stressed that all such activities must be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Media Law and its Executive Regulations.

The Ministry further emphasized that carrying out any licensable media activity without obtaining the legally required license constitutes a violation of the law, and the prescribed legal measures will be taken against violators.

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