Authorities in Dubai are continuing to crack down the sale of counterfeit goods online.
Nearly 14,000 social media accounts were shut down last year by the Department of Economic Development (DED).
More than 95 per cent of these were Instagram accounts and the rest on Facebook, with around 78 million followers in total.
As many as 45 websites were also pulled down, thanks to the 24-hour surveillance by DED officials in partnership with trademark owners and law firms.
UAE supermarket closed over public health concerns
A supermarket in Abu Dhabi has been shut down by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) following concerns for a danger it possessed to public health, the authority confirmed on Saturday.
UAE anti-money laundering committee receives 8k questionnaires
The submission of more than 8,000 questionnaires reflects the private sector’s active engagement with risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing says a leading UAE figurehead.
UAE signs $60m deal for visually impaired students in Ethiopia
The UAE announced a new $60 million (AED 220 million) initiative from the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for the development of schools to support the needs of visually impaired students across Ethiopia.
UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals
The United Arab Emirates has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals, now including those with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six new countries.
UAE pledges $200 million in aid to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its strong commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, leading a pivotal "High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 14, 2025.
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