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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

27/06/2024
In partnership with Dubai Media City and carried out in collaboration with TDRA

>> 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, 27 June 2024: 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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