Fellow: Anyone practising public relations for over 15 years or invited to join by the Executive Officers in recognition of outstanding service to the industry.  A Fellow has full voting rights and is not transferable.

Member:  Anyone elected upon approval of membership application by MEPRA (Chapter or the Executive Officers) with at least five years work experience in the public relations / communications field or related role, and at least three years with the same company. The application needs to be supported by two current members.  A member has full voting rights and is not transferable.

Associate:  Anyone who is working in the public relations / communications field or an industry related role for at least a year and who satisfies the Executive Officers as to their suitability for membership of MEPRA and agrees to abide by the code of ethics.  Their application must be supported by two full members. Membership is not transferable and is non-voting.

Business Associate: Anyone working in the public relations field but as a busines supplier - recruitment, media monitoring, research etc.  Membership is not transferable and is non-voting.

Affiliate: Anyone practising public relations and not resident in a city or country with a MEPRA Chapter may join as an Affiliate and attend MEPRA events as a visitor enjoying the same membership benefits.   An Affiliate Member has full voting rights.

Academic: Individuals affiliated with recognized academic institutions as instructors in the field of communications, with substantial work experience, elected upon approval of membership application. Academic membership has voting rights and is non-transferable.

Current subscription fees for 2010

• Fellow                                     AED 800
• Full Member                             AED 600
• Academic                                AED 500
• Associate / Business Associate    AED 400
• Affiliate                                   AED 350

Membership for Students 

As MEPRA develops a student chapter network those students currently studying in either a full or part- time educational program in Mass Communications at degree level or equivalent will be able to join the Association.  At least three modules must be either in or relating to public relations.

The rate for a Student membership will initially be set at AED 150.  Membership is not transferable and is non-voting. 

Forms of Payment of Membership Fees

Membership Fees, which are non-refundable, become due immediately upon acceptance of your application and may be paid directly to our bank account or purchased through our online retailer 2Checkout.Com

You will be sent an email containing details of the fees due and how to pay upon acceptance or renewal of your membership. Failure to pay your membership fees will result in the cancellation of your membership

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