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The MoU was signed by H.E. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, and Javier Tebas, President of LA Liga. Image Courtesy: UAE Ministry of Economy
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Ministry of Economy and La Liga launch ‘Anti-Piracy Lab’ project to
block websites violating intellectual property rights and creative works

In partnership with Dubai Media City and carried out in collaboration with TDRA
Press Release

June 27, 2024

Al Saleh: The project is a part of the Ministry of Economy's ongoing efforts to enhance comprehensive protection for owners of creative
works. It also strengthens the UAE's international partnerships in combating infringements on intellectual property rights.

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Economy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Spanish National Professional Football
League ‘La Liga’ to establish a lab aimed at combating piracy and protecting intellectual property rights in the UAE. The initiative will focus on
detecting and addressing illegal use of audio and visual content across digital platforms. The project, executed in collaboration with
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government (TDRA), will be established in Dubai Media City.

The MoU was signed by H.E. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, and Javier Tebas, President of LA Liga, in
the presence of Major General Dr Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering at Dubai
Police, chairman of Emirates Intellectual Property Association: Abdullah Balhoul, CEO of TECOM Group, and Majid Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice
President of TECOM Group - Dubai Media City.

H.E. Al Saleh underscored the UAE's dedication to building a robust intellectual property system aligned with the best global practices. “The UAE
has established a legislative framework that is highly adaptable and competitive on both regional and international levels, enhancing its role as a
premier global center for creativity and innovation. This aligns with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision to position the country as a global hub for the new
economy and a thriving society by the next decade,” Al Saleh said.

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