Gulf BPG at the 14th Regional IP Crime Conference

Under the patronage and in the presence of HE Lt.Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim,  Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, the 14th Regional Conference on Combating Intellectual Property Crimes in the Middle East and North Africa was held on 19 November 2025 at the Dubai Police Officers Club, organized by Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) and INTERPOL, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy & Tourism, Dubai Police, Dubai Customs and Gulf BPG, reaffirming the UAE’s strong commitment to protecting creators’ rights and strengthening the intellectual property (IP) enforcement ecosystem.

The conference brought together a wide range of local, regional, and international stakeholders, including representatives from federal and local ministries, police and customs authorities, judicial bodies, INTERPOL, Gulf IP offices, Arab and regional organizations, and global companies specializing in IP protection. It served as a unified platform for sharing best practices and enhancing cooperation to combat IP crimes across physical and digital environments.

Gulf BPG participated as a Strategic Partner and member of the Organizing Committee, reflecting its active support for regional anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement efforts. Gulf BPG also maintained a dedicated booth, which served as an awareness and engagement platform to showcase its initiatives and strengthen public-private collaboration. In recognition of its continued contributions, Gulf BPG was formally awarded during the conference for its efforts in supporting IP protection and enforcement initiatives in the region.

Malek Hannouf, Chairman of Gulf BPG, participated as a panellist in the second session titled “Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Combating Intellectual Property Crimes.” The session highlighted the role of AI and advanced technologies in enhancing enforcement capabilities and protecting IP rights.

The conference underscored the importance of integrated enforcement strategies, emerging technologies, and international cooperation, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in advancing intellectual property protection across the Middle East and North Africa.