European Union
United Arab Emirates
Copyright and Related Rights
5. Please describe the rights granted to performers, producers of phonograms (sound recordings) and broadcasting organizations under your legislation.
The 1992 Copyright Law includes the rights of producers of phonograms and broadcasting organisations under the protection of copyrights. However, the broadcasting of normal news and events do not fall under the umbrella of the protection unless they are assembled an innovative way or were subject to a personal effort that deserves protection.