DMC vs SHAMS: which should you choose?
Broadcasters, agencies and production houses — the regional media cluster. The cheapest credible route to a UAE licence — and the one most freelancers actually need.
Our verdict
On our criteria, SHAMS wins for the most common profile. The cheapest credible route to a UAE licence — and the one most freelancers actually need.
That said, DMC remains the right call if: advertising and media agencies, broadcasters and production companies. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.
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