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How you can be a social media influencer in the UAE and earn from home

Explained: The cost of influencer licence and procedures you need to follow

Published: September 08, 2020 18:24 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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How to be a social media influencer — Have a big social media following? Turn it into a viable business by applying for a social media influencer licence. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Influencers are required to register with the National Media Council. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Any use of electronic media for commercial purposes is regulated, and requires a licence from NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — How much can you earn as an influencer in the UAE? Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — On average, a social media post by UAE social media influencer got paid between Dh3,600 to Dh18,300 in 2018. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — You can even register for a diploma programme to learn more about how to be a successful influencer. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — How to apply for an influencer licence. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — 1. Get a freelance or trade permit and register with NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — 2. Register with an influencer marketing agency. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Find out how you can apply for a freelance permit here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1574354634283 and an e-trader licence here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577173673611 Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — You would then need to register with NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Free zones across the UAE offer social media influencer licence packages at extremely competitive costs. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — You may not get a visa when you select the more cost-effective licence packages. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Registering for a freelance or trade permit in the UAE. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to be a social media influencer — Free zones in the UAE: https://gulfnews.com/1.1574767491618 Image Credit: Stock image

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