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Press Release

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

Ministry of Economy and La Liga launch ‘Anti-Piracy Lab’ project to
block websites violating intellectual property rights and creative

works

>> 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

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