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Press Release

H.E. Eng. Saeed Belhoul, Acting Deputy Director General for Information and Digital
Government Sector at TDRA, said: “We are proud to support and empower this ambitious
initiative, which aligns with the nation’s vision to build a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters
seamless collaboration between government entities and the private sector, driving a shared vision
for a sustainable digital future. Given the rapid advancements in the digital world, intellectual
works are facing unprecedented challenges as digital revolution has spurred the unauthorized
copying and distribution of protected content. This calls for the development of effective
mechanisms to address these challenges and safeguard IP rights.”

H.E. added: “Driven by this commitment and through close cooperation between TDRA and the
Ministry of Economy, we are proud to announce the launch of the InstaBlock Lab, a pivotal step
in enhancing the protection of intellectual property rights in the digital space. This initiative
provides a fast and precise mechanism to block websites that violate intellectual property laws,
ensuring a safer environment for creative businesses. InstaBlock is not just a technology solution,
but part of a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at supporting the creative economy and
fostering a regulatory environment that encourages innovation and IP, in line with the 'We the
UAE 2031' vision.”

The launch event was attended by representatives from both the public and private sectors,
including the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, Dubai Media
City, the Economic Security Center of Dubai, and LaLiga. Several MoUs were signed between the
Ministry of Economy and key digital content platforms and intellectual property organizations,
including the Brand Owners' Protection Group, Abu Dhabi Media, Starzplay, Yango Play, and
OSN. These agreements will support coordination efforts and strengthen collaboration to
safeguard digital and visual content and ensure copyright protection on streaming platforms using
the advanced technologies provided by the InstaBlock Lab.

Thanks to its robust protection framework to safeguard creativity and foster an innovation-driven
environment in the country, the InstaBlock Lab is poised to attract an increasing number of
regional and international content platforms and creative ventures to the UAE.

The initiative is part of the Ministry of Economy’s new Intellectual Property System, launched
early last year by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy. It includes 31 initiatives, most
notably the 'InstaBlock,' in collaboration with TDRA to instantly address copyright infringement
complaints related to live streaming and ensure swift action in blocking pirated content.

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