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regulating and safeguarding IP rights, thus ensuring

protection of trademarks, neighboring rights, and

copyrights, along with various initiatives and awareness

campaigns. These efforts contribute to creating a

secure, stimulating, and attractive environment for

creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators, while also

bolstering the UAE's position as a global hub for

creativity, innovation, knowledge economy, and

emerging economic sectors.

He explained that the UAE’s copyright protection law

signifies a milestone in the evolution of IP rights

legislation. It safeguards the rights of owners of creative

works in the digital space, supporting the growth of

digital and creative economy. The amendments made to

this law align with the UAE's efforts to strengthen its

position as a global hub for innovation.

. Dr. Al Muaini said: “The outcomes of the

implementation of this approach have been positive on

all levels. The Ministry blocked 1,117 websites that

infringed upon IP rights and violated the rights of

publishers of creative content, safeguarding the IP

rights of several leading digital entertainment

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