Mainland Publishing License Setup for Nour Salame
Client Overview
Nour Salame approached RIZ & MONA CONSULTANCY with a vision to establish a book publishing company in Dubai Mainland.
Unlike a regular commercial license, publishing activities require regulatory oversight.
This meant that along with the standard mainland procedures, Nour also needed official approval from the UAE Media Council Authority.
Her business concept required compliance, precision, and proper documentation — making professional guidance essential.
Client Requirement
- Dubai Mainland business setup
- Activity: Books Publishing
- Name reservation & DED approvals
- Leasing arrangement
- UAE Media Council authorization
This project required coordination between multiple government entities, including DED and the National Media Council, making the process slightly more layered than typical mainland setups.
Our Step-by-Step Strategy & Execution
1. Initial Consultation & Payment Coordination
After the first discussion, Nour received the complete payment details through the referral partner.
Once the payment was confirmed, we initiated the company setup process immediately.
2. Document Submission & Name Reservation (DED)
The required documents were collected and forwarded.
We then proceeded with:
- Company name reservation
- Submission to DED
- Confirmation of initial approval requirements
3. Obtaining Initial Approval from DED
We secured the initial approval from DED, allowing us to move forward with the leasing requirement.
4. Lease Agreement Preparation
To complete DED processing, a valid office or virtual office lease is mandatory.
We coordinated with the land department, obtained the lease agreement, and submitted it to DED.
5. Payment Voucher & Fee Submission
Once the lease agreement was received by DED, they issued the payment voucher for the license.
We arranged for the payment to be submitted through the proper channels.
6. Media Council Approval
Because Nour’s activity involved book publishing, regulatory approval from the UAE Media Council was essential.
We managed the approval process, ensuring:
- Correct documentation
- Proper activity classification
- Smooth submission and follow-up
The approval was granted without any complications.
Challenges
Unlike most clients, Nour’s case did not involve direct communication.
The lead came through one of our referral partners, meaning:
- Every question, clarification, or update had to pass through the partner
- Information moved slower
- Miscommunication risks were higher
- Decision-making took longer
This indirect communication created expected delays, but our consultant remained proactive, patient, and consistent throughout the process.
Final Outcome
The client’s setup was fully completed with:
- Dubai Mainland Book Publishing License
- Approval from the UAE Media Council
- All DED procedures completed
- All documents issued without complications
Despite communication limitations, the project ended successfully and on time.
Consultant’s Experience
The consultant reported that this project required extra coordination due to everything being routed through a referral partner.
However, through patience, consistency, and careful follow-up, every step was completed smoothly.
The consultant emphasized maintaining clear communication despite delays and ensuring that the client always received accurate information — even indirectly.
Client Testimonial
Nour was extremely happy with the service and left a positive public review mentioning the consultant by name.
Her testimonial reflects:
- her satisfaction with the process
- appreciation for the professionalism
- trust in RIZ & MONA CONSULTANCY