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Piracy Lab' Project To Block Websites Violating
Intellectual Property Rights And Creative Works

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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) 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.

His Excellency said:“The MoU marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen the comprehensive protection
of intellectual property applications and creative works in the UAE. Through our collaboration with La Liga, we aim to
establish frameworks for blocking websites that infringe upon intellectual property rights in the country, aligning with
the best global practices. It also focuses on strengthening the UAE's collaborations in combating intellectual property
infringements and supporting global initiatives in this field. Additionally, this new project will bolster the Ministry's
'InstaBlock' initiative, which was launched in February as part of its new intellectual property system initiatives.”

Javier Tebas, President of LA Liga, said: 'It is a historic act because we are at a moment where intellectual property in
the sports industry is completely threatened. We have more than 10 years of experience in this fight around the world,
which is why we know that this agreement is unique.

This agreement is an example of how public and private authorities can understand each other and create
collaborative spaces against audiovisual fraud. We are seeing with the latest resolutions that we can fight piracy with
technology. The Emirates is an example to follow, a pioneer in the world and unique in this activity.

We know that we will not only defend LALIGA but also many other sports and audiovisual properties. We must defend
this industry that belongs to everyone.'

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