Welcome to Media Licenses Portal
We provide licenses for advertising on social media platforms and within diverse sectors
Why Media Licenses Portal?
Unlock Your Advertising Potential with Media Licenses Portal
Our platform simplifies the process of acquiring advertising licenses, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. With Media Licenses Portal, you can gain access to a wide range of industries.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Our Licenses
Explore our extensive range of industry-specific licenses, tailored to meet the unique advertising needs of various sectors.
Printing
Recording and distribution of words, images, films or any other media, including digital media, for the purpose of publication or circulation
Media Content Production Studio
Apply for this service when opening any studio producing media content (for all forms of visual and audio content)
Office printing
The establishments that engage in the preparation of copies of documents and instruments of various types, the optical scanning services for paper documents and instruments and their storage on electronic or other media, and printing
Trade/sell books, magazines, and press of all kinds
The wholesale and/or retail sale of books of all kinds, newspapers, and stationery.
Publishing and Distribution agency
The establishment that undertakes the preparation, production, sale, and distribution of printed materials.
Film, video and television program production activities
The production of theatrical and non-theatrical works in the form of films, video tapes, or video discs for direct exhibition in cinemas or for broadcasting on television; as well as the supporting activities such as film editing, cutting, adding subtitles, and the like; and the distribution of films and other audiovisual products to other industries
Film screening activities
Cinematographic film and video screening activities, including screenings in cinemas, outdoor screenings, and screenings through other media platforms
Activities of publishing sound recordings and music
Production of original sound recordings, provision of audio recording services in studios or elsewhere, and music publishing activitie.
Trade/sale of complete music and video recordings
The wholesale and/or retail sale of books of all kinds, newspapers, and stationery.
Television programming and broadcasting activities
The production of a complete television channel program, consisting of either purchased program components or self-produced program components, where the production unit is responsible for broadcasting the program, or where the program is produced for broadcasting by third-party distributors such as cable companies or satellite television providers
Audio Radio broadcasting
The broadcasting of audio signals from radio studios and audio program transmission facilities to the public, affiliated entities, and subscribers.
Production and Publication of Visual and Audible Content and Its Broadcast on Digital Platforms
Provide Production and Publication of visual and audible content services and broadcast it on digital platforms.
Trade/sell video games, programs and accessories
The display, marketing, and sale of video games, gaming systems, game software, and various gaming accessories across multiple channels, including physical retail stores, e-commerce websites and platforms, direct sales at specialized video game exhibitions and trade shows, and technology conferences.
Reproduction of Recorded Media
The duplication of gramophone records, compact discs, and tapes on which musical works or audio recordings, animated images, and other video recordings have been recorded, from master copies; the duplication of software and data stored on discs and tapes from master copies.
Market research and opinion polls
Conducting research with the aim of surveying public opinion trendson a particular subject matter, using questionnaires or other means.
Translation activity
The act of translating from one language to another, including simultaneous interpreting
Advertising institutions and agencies
The institution that undertakes advertising and publicity activities,and produces, publishes, or broadcasts its materials by any means.
News agency
Any entity that supplies news articles, photographs, illustrations, or other graphic content to journalistic institutions, media outlets, or similar organizations, on a daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic basis
Providing electronic advertising services (to an individual affiliated with the company)
Provision of digital Advertising Services for Companies and Individuals, and Promotion of Their Products and Services Through Digital Platforms and Various Digital Marketing Channels, Whereby the License Application is Submitted Through an Intermediary Institution for Licensing These Companies and Individuals.
Audio-Visual and Electronic Games Permit
License for publishing or distributing recorded audio content, including songs, music, radio programs, and audiobooks, on all media including digital platforms.
Book Exhibition or Media Content Exhibition Permit
Mandatory license issued by the Ministry of Information allows circulating books, video games, and audio-visual works via local exhibitions.
Circulation of a Print Through a Licensed Institution / Distribution of the Printed Material
Mandatory license issued by the Ministry of Information to allow the circulation of publications through one of the licensed media institutions in the Kingdom.
Film Screening Permit
The Mandatory License by the Ministry of Information for Exhibiting Motion Pictures or Video Tapes in Theaters, Open-Air Venues, or Other Media.
Private Movie Permit
Mandatory license issued by the Ministry of Information allows exhibiting motion pictures or video tapes in theaters, open-air venues, or other media.
Publication Permit - Imported Print
The Mandatory Permit Issued by the Ministry of Information for Importing a Book from Outside the Kingdom.
Publication Permit - Local Print
The Mandatory Permit Issued by the Ministry of Information for Importing a Book from inside the Kingdom.
Publication Permit - Scripts for Films, Series, and Plays
The Mandatory License from the Ministry of Information for Publishing, Selling, and Distributing Film, Play, and Series Scripts within the Kingdom.
Request for Depositing Works
The application submitted to the Ministry for depositing classified works, either for the first time or on the occasion of a reprint.
Request for Registering in the Author's Financial Rights Registrar
Application submitted to the Ministry by the right holder regarding financial rights under Law No. (22) of 2006 on copyright protection.
BENEFITS
Explore the benefits of Media Licenses Portal:
- Attain required license to practice commercial media activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Guarantee commitment to the laws of the media sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain and receive legal solutions.
- Reinforce the credibility and reputation of the licensee and affiliated clients.
- Access to exclusive media platforms and build partnerships with credible entities.
- Facilitate attaining required approvals and license to practice commercial media activities.
- Enhance communication, support and guidance in relation to commercial media work.
Insights
Licensing & Regulatory Statistics
Exploration of key metrics that serve as indicators of regulatory compliance and adherence to professional standards within the context of the Kingdom of Bahrain's licensing landscape.
FAQ
License of Commercial Media Activity "Media Licenses Portal"
Create an account, log in to the website of the License of Commercial Media Activity “Media Licenses Portal”, choose the type of required license and fill in the requested information.
Yes, there are conditions for each type of license depending on the type of media activity applied for.
The fees vary according to the license applied for. Fees details of each license are outlined below.
The license’s duration is one year, and is subject to renewal.
