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Ministry of Economy blocks 1,117

websites infringing IP rights

Story by Hatem Mohamed / Tariq Al Fahaam

• 3d • 3 min read

ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Economy (MoEc)

announced the outcomes of the implementation of the new mechanism for
safeguarding the intellectual property (IP) rights of creative works on digital
platforms, during a press conference held at its Dubai headquarter today.

The implementation of the new mechanism began in the month of Ramadan this
year in cooperation with the Telecommunications and the Digital Government
Regulatory Authority (TDRA). It witnessed the activation of the ‘InstaBlock’
initiative that offers immediate response to reports of IP rights violations.

Through the implementation of these measures, the Ministry of Economy strives
to create a secure environment free of IP rights infringements for their rightful
owners, and to raise awareness on the importance of accessing creative works
through platforms that hold their original copyrights, rather than through unknown
and unsafe ones. The Ministry has succeeded in upholding the IP rights of
leading media platforms that produce/distribute entertainment, sports, and artistic
content, including those of Abu Dhabi Media Network, MBC, OSN Network, and
BeIN media group.

Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for IP Rights
Sector at the Ministry of Economy, confirmed that, under the guidance of its wise
leadership, the UAE has succeeded in developing a comprehensive system for
safeguarding IP rights. These include legislative aspects such as the issuance of
laws 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.

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