BMI is developing ‘performing rights infrastructure’ in UAE with Music Nation

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BMI has partnered with Music Nation to develop a “world-class performance rights infrastructure” in the United Arab Emirates.

Music Nation, the UAE-based music rights management organization, has partnered with BMI, a global leader in performance rights management, to build a world-class music licensing and royalty distribution infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.

This effort aims to protect the rights of music creator and provide compensation for the public performance of their work, while also helping to develop and nurture the next generation of songwriters and composers in the region.

The companies will start building and implementing new infrastructure and start the licensing process in the UAE, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The new partnership between Music Nation and BMI is part of a larger plan to create a thriving music ecosystem in the UAE to boost the region’s music industry. The initiative provides an important basis for demonstrating that writing and composition can be a viable career and that local and international music creators and publishers will be paid for the use of their work.

“Through recent legislation, the leadership of the UAE has Pave the way Building rewarding music careers for creatives. Establishing a state-of-the-art music licensing infrastructure is critical to realizing the national vision and our initiative to ignite the UAE’s music economy,” said Music Nation Chairman Rasha Khalifa Al Mubarak.

“We are delighted to partner with BMI Their world-class management team and decades of experience in the field will ensure the sustainability of the work of music creators, attract new talent to the UAE and ultimately create and enhance career potential for the local and regional community. of. “

“A thriving music industry is based on creators doing the right thing, educating and supporting them to be successful, and ensuring they are paid for their work. This is at the heart of BMI’s mission and in line with the vision of Music Nation and the UAE,” added road Mike O’NeillPresident and CEO of BMI.

“We were honored when Music Nation first approached us and are delighted that we are now partnering with them to help support their mission to create the best infrastructure for music licensing and talent development in the region.”