During a media briefing at the Ministry of Economy’s headquarters in Dubai, Dr. Abdul Rahman Hassan Al-Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector, announced the UAE’s goal of reaching the top 15 global positions in the “Global Innovation Index” by 2031. Currently, the UAE is ranked first regionally and Arab, and 32nd globally within the index.
Al-Muaini also highlighted the positive outcomes of implementing a new mechanism for protecting intellectual property rights for creative works on digital platforms. The Ministry launched the “InstaBlock” initiative, which aims to respond promptly to reports of intellectual property rights violations in the UAE. This initiative began in cooperation with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government (Tadra) during the last month of Ramadan in 2023.
By introducing these procedures, the Ministry aims to provide a secure environment for owners of exclusive rights while raising awareness about accessing creative works through copyright-holding platforms. This effort has helped protect the intellectual property rights of prominent platforms that showcase entertainment, sports, and artistic materials.
Al-Muaini emphasized that the Copyright Protection Law represents a significant advancement in legislation related to safeguarding intellectual property rights. The amendments to the law support the digital and creative economy, aligning with the UAE’s goal of becoming a global hub for creative ideas.
The new mechanism for protecting intellectual property involves collaboration between the Ministry of Economy and Tadra, focusing on monitoring violations of intellectual property rights online, blocking offending websites, and establishing direct communication channels with rights holders. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s new intellectual property system, which includes a tool named “Live Pan” for receiving complaints related to copyright infringement in live online broadcasts.
Overall, these efforts aim to enhance protection for intellectual property rights, promote creativity in
