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Press Release

Ministry of Economy announces outcomes of the implementation of
new mechanism for IP rights protection of creative works in digital

space

H.E. Dr. Al Muaini: The Ministry continues to work in collaboration with its
partners to limit infringements on digital content rights

Abu Dhabi, 30 May 2024 - 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.

H.E. 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,

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