Amman, August 11 (Petra) – Director General of the Media Commission, Bashir Momani announced that the Commission finished working on a new regulatory system for digital media.
The system would be the first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at fostering a digital media environment that keeps pace with rapid technological and technical developments.
Momani stated that the proposed system would undergo several refinement stages, beginning with its initial presentation to the Jordan Press Association, institutional partners, licensees and experts in technology and digital media.
The second phase, he explained, would follow Cabinet approval and referral of the system to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau, which would publish it for public comment.
The third phase would involve a monitoring and evaluation period of one and a half years following its publication in the Official Gazette. During this period, the system would be implemented and assessed to identify any necessary updates, amendments or improvements.
Momani said that clear standards have been set for professional digital media practices and related sectoral activities. The new system would apply to individuals and entities engaging in licensed professional digital media work, excluding those who publish personal content on social media platforms.
The regulation outlines the rights and responsibilities of license holders, digital service providers and producers of professional digital media content.
It would establish a legal framework governing the ethical use of AI, intellectual property rights and the issuance of official identification cards.
It would safeguard the legal and financial rights of current license holders and supports their ongoing presence in the digital media landscape.
Regarding licensing fees, Momani noted that the system would introduce reduced fees for digital content creators in the radio and television sectors.
Fees would be approximately half the amount for licenses governed by the Press and Publication Law and a quarter for those under the Audiovisual Media Law. Service fees would remain symbolic.
Momani highlighted that the system is the result of extensive efforts by Commission staff, in collaboration with partners and relevant institutions. The initiative involved nearly a year of intensive and specialised meetings.
He concluded by stating that Jordan would be among the first countries to implement such a comprehensive system positioning it as a pioneering model for digital media regulation on a global scale.
//Petra// AK
11/08/2025 20:06:35
