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property rights by illegally broadcasting entertainment content owned by various media
networks.”
Dr Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini (KT Photo: Angel Tesorero)
The number of illegal websites blocked in the UAE this year saw a significant increase
as compared to the 2023, when only 62 sites were blocked.
“This proves we have successfully developed a comprehensive approach that offers a
specialised instant response service for receiving complaints related to copyright
infringements on live online broadcasting,” said Al Muaini, adding: “The ‘InstaBlock’
initiative will become a year-round programme.
Al Muaini said one of the tools used was ‘LiveBan’, which was specifically designed to
handle complaints related to incidents of copyright infringements on live online
broadcasting.
He added blocking illegal sites is aimed at “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 and knowledge economy
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