Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and the Ministry of Economic situation have authorized a Memorandum of Comprehending (MOU) for the defense of copyright legal rights, and against intellectual rights violations, in a signing ceremony kept in Dubai Design District.

His Excellency Eng Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Economic Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and Dr Amina Al Rustamani, Chairperson of Dubai Design and Fashion Council authorized the agreement.

The ceremony was signed in the offices of DDFC, attended by agents from the Ministry of Economy, and the Japan External Trade Organisation in the UAE, and representatives from the Brand Owners Security Group, along with agents from the French Embassy in the UAE and numerous French design companies.

The MoU includes a general framework for the growth of a bilateral partnership in between the Ministry of Economic Climate and the Dubai Design and Style Council, particularly concerning the defense of intellectual property rights.

His Excellency Eng. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economic Situation for Economic Affairs, said: "This MOU is within the framework of the Ministry's dedication to reinforce partnerships with different and local authorities. H.E likewise included: "DDFC worked easily to create an open and inviting atmosphere for innovation and design. It consists of several of the best minds in the areas of Design and Fashion and is essential for the assistance of imaginative services and a thriving, innovative economic climate."

H.E also explained that: "this MoU would strengthen the existing structures of participation in the area of intellectual property, which we believe is the foundation of the development and sustainability of the innovative industry." He additionally emphasized that this memorandum is a platform of great significance as it urges an exchange of knowledge and knowledge and increases awareness on the significance of intellectual property legal rights."

Dr Amina Al Rustamani, Chairperson of DDFC additionally commented: "This agreement is a testimony to the emphasis the government of the UAE and the Dubai Design and Style Council put on intellectual property. Protecting the intellectual properties of our country's human resources will succeed our abilities right into continual innovation and development. Besides, it inspires worldwide business to take part proactively and involve with UAE companies and developers".

She also added: "The council is devoted to raising the account of the UAE as a regional and global location for design, and this dedication calls for the cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Economic climate, the authority for all matters associating with commercial and economic tasks in the UAE."

This agreement aims to accomplish common collaboration between the Ministry and the Council, via a Copyright program, which includes events and workshops designed to sustain the design and creative communities in the UAE.