3rd F2F Workshop for Kuwait MoCI
2024-06-04 | Kuwait MoCI , KIPCO Tower – Mezzanine Floor
Gulf BPG in coordination with the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry – Trademark Dept, organized the 3rd workshop at the Ministry premises with attendance of the Precious Metals Department. This workshop addressed trademarks and industrial designs for jewelry and leather products.
Brands: Apple, PUMA and Luxottica

4th F2F Workshop for Kuwait MoCI
2024-06-11 | Kuwait MoCI, KIPCO Tower – Mezzanine floor
Gulf BPG in coordination with the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry – Trademark Dept, organized the 4th workshop at the Ministry’s premises. Representatives from the Consumer Protection Department attended this session, which focused on electronics and FMCG brands.
Brands: HUAWEI, WD-40 and UNILEVER.

AD DED - 6th Online Training
2024-06-12 | Online
Brands
WD-40 & Toshiba

Workshop No.118 for Dubai Customs Inspectors
2024-06-13 | Online
Brands: Total Energies, BOSCH, BAT and HP

Workshop No.119 for Dubai Customs
2024-07-18 | Online
Brands: PMI, GANT, Ecyclex and Lacoste.

AD Customs - 4th Online Session
2024-07-24 | Online
Participated Brands: Total Energies & Bosch

AD Customs - 3rd F2F Training
2024-08-27 | AD Customs – Masdar Smart City Hall
Gulf BPG participated in a face-to-face session at AD Customs – Masdar City , several brands participated among which, LV, RIMOWA, HUAWEI, UNILEVER and KENVUE.

Workshop No.120 for Dubai Customs
2024-08-28 | Online
Brands: FERRERO, UNILEVER, BIC, TIFFANY & CO.

6th Training session for AD customs
2024-09-17 | Online
Participated Brands: WD-40 & Hyundai Mobis.

7th Online Training Session for AD DED Inspectors
2024-09-23 | Online
Brands: Luxottica Middle East FZE & PUMA

4th F2F Training Session for AD Customs Inspectors
2024-10-15 | AD Customs – Al Ain Customs Training Institute
Gulf BPG participated in a face-to-face session at Al Ain Customs Training Institute, several brands participated among which Kenvue, LV, RIMOWA, NISSAN, WD-40.

8th Online Training Session for AD DED Inspectors
2024-10-17 | Online
Brands: Philip Morris International & Bosch.

5th F2F Workshop for AD Customs Inspectors
2024-11-12 | AD Customs – AL Ghuwaifat
Brands: LV, RIMOWA, P&G, WD-40 & HUAWEI

F2F Training Session for AD DED Inspectors
2024-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | AD DED – Abu Dhabi Business Center
Brands: P&G and Hermes.

F2F Workshop for Dubai & Sharjah Authorities
2024-11-28 | Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City
Gulf BPG organized a face-to-face workshop in collaboration with Dubai authorities, including Dubai Customs, DET, Police, and the Criminal Lab, and Sharjah authorities, including DED and Police. The event began with a warm welcome from Rima El-Achkar, on behalf of Malek Hannouf, Gulf BPG Chairman. Rima emphasized the importance of public-private sector cooperation and thanked all departments for their efforts in enhancing IP protection in both Dubai and Sharjah.
The event featured a series of presentations on authentication from various brands and industries. Afterward, delegates participated in interactive sessions, forming small groups to visit stands set up by brand owners. These stands showcased practical demonstrations of distinguishing genuine products from counterfeit ones. A total of 23 brand owners took part in the workshop, which was highly engaging and well-attended.

Workshop No.127 for Dubai Customs Inspectors
2024-12-18 | Online
Brands: VERSACE, JIMMY CHOO and MICHAEL KORS

9th Online Training Session for AD DED Inspectors
2024-12-23 | Online
Brand: Messika

Gulf BPG Participates in GCC- CLDP/PTO Anti-Counterfeiting Workshop in Riyadh
2025-01-15 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gulf BPG, represented by Rima El-Achkar, IP Manager MEA at Louis Vuitton Middle East, participated in the GCC-CLDP/PTO Anti-Counterfeiting Workshop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The workshop brought together experts to address counterfeiting challenges and explore solutions.
Rima joined the Industry panel moderated by Rasha H. Abdelmagid (USPTO), where they discussed key issues such as the importance of strong partnerships between brand owners and law enforcement, data sharing to combat counterfeiting, and successful customs collaborations leading to major counterfeit seizures.
Rima also highlighted the need for improved complaint systems, stronger enforcement in free zones, transparent procedures for the seizure and destruction of counterfeit goods and stricter penalties, including recycling initiatives for Gulf BPG.

1st Online Training Session for AD DED Inspectors.
2025-01-16
Brands: Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein & Lululemon.

1st Online Training session for AD customs
2025-01-21
Brands: LV, RIMOWA & BERLUTI.

1st F2F Training Session for Dubai Customs - Workshop No.128.
2025-01-28
Brands: LV, Rimowa, Berluti, Danfoss, Beiersdorf & Syngenta

Gulf BPG Launches 2025 Training Sessions for KSA authorities with Successful Workshop in Jeddah
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | Narcissus hotel and Resort -Jeddah, KSA.
In collaboration with Saudi Customs, Gulf BPG organized a two-day, in-person training session in Jeddah—marking the first training of 2025, with additional sessions planned across various cities throughout the year.
The event opened with a warm welcome from Gulf BPG representatives. Over the course of two days, participants engaged in a series of brand authentication presentations delivered by representatives from various brand owners. The sessions included hands-on training with physical product samples to enhance practical learning.
Participating brands included: Louis Vuitton, Rimowa, Berluti, Mobis Parts Middle East FZE, Adidas, Luxottica, Gucci, Apple, Puma, Ferrero, Lacoste, Gant, Beiersdorf, Burberry, Kenvue, Philip Morris International, Michael Kors, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels, Richemont Watches, Ralph Lauren, Montblanc, Cartier, Hermès, Dell, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein.

1st Online Training Session for Dubai Customs - Workshop No.129
2025-02-11
Brands: Unilever, PMI & Messika

1st F2F Training Session for AD DED Inspectors
2025-02-13 | Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Brands: LV, Rimowa, Berluti & Unilever

Gulf BPG Conducts Face-to-Face Workshop for Authorities in Oman
2025-02-26 | Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Gulf BPG organized a face-to-face workshop in collaboration with key Omani authorities, including the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Consumer Protection Authority, and Customs.
The event opened with a warm welcome from Gulf BPG Board Member Bassel El Turk, who emphasized the importance of public-private sector cooperation in strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection. He expressed appreciation to the participating departments for their commitment to advancing IP enforcement in Oman.
Mr. Ahmad bin Saif bin Said Al-Sheedi, Head of the Industrial Inspection Department, delivered remarks on behalf of Mr. Imad bin Khamis bin Saeed Al-Shukaili, Director General of Standards and Metrology, thanking Gulf BPG for its continued collaboration and highlighting the significance of united efforts between the public and private sectors.
Following the opening, Bassel El Turk led a comprehensive legal presentation covering IP fundamentals, counterfeiting threats, and the challenges facing both brands and consumers. Topics included imitation products, unfair competition, smuggling, the effects of parallel imports on local trade and revenue, and international judicial rulings.
The workshop featured expert-led presentations from various brands, followed by interactive sessions where delegates visited booths showcasing authentication methods. These hands-on demonstrations helped participants learn how to identify counterfeit versus genuine products.
Participating brand owners included Apple, Louis Vuitton, RIMOWA, Berluti, MOBIS, Danfoss, Syngenta, WD-40, JTI/PMI (Tobacco), and Unilever. The event was highly engaging and drew strong participation from stakeholders.
In recognition of outstanding cooperation, Gulf BPG presented appreciation awards to the Omani authorities, celebrating their continued efforts and support in protecting intellectual property rights.
The event concluded with Mr. Imad bin Khamis bin Saeed Al-Shukaili presenting an award to Gulf BPG, acknowledging its valuable contribution to IP enforcement and capacity-building initiatives in the Sultanate.

Gulf BPG Conducts Face-to-Face Workshop for North Emirates Authorities
2025-04-15 - 2025-04-16 | DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Gulf BPG held a face-to-face workshop in collaboration with authorities from the Northern Emirates, including Customs, Economic Departments (DED), and Police from Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain.
The event commenced with opening remarks from Gulf BPG Chairman Malek Hannouf, who highlighted the vital role of public-private partnerships in enhancing intellectual property (IP) protection. He also expressed gratitude to the participating government departments for their dedication to strengthening IP enforcement across the region.
Mr. Hannouf led the first session with an in-depth legal presentation covering the foundations of IP, the growing threat of counterfeiting, and the shared challenges faced by both brands and consumers. Key topics included imitation products, unfair competition, smuggling, the impact of parallel imports on local markets, and relevant international legal precedents.
The workshop featured expert presentations from participating brand representatives, followed by interactive sessions where attendees engaged directly with brand booths. These hands-on demonstrations focused on product authentication techniques and trained participants to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit items.
Brands represented at the event included Louis Vuitton, RIMOWA, Berluti, MOBIS, Danfoss, WD-40, Huawei, JTI, Lacoste, HP, Checko, Unilever, Richemont, Cartier, Montblanc, VCA, Apple, PUMA, Luxottica, Caterpillar, Messika, and TotalEnergies.
The workshop was highly interactive and well-received, drawing strong engagement from all stakeholders and reinforcing the importance of collaborative efforts in combating IP violations.

1st Training session for AD customs – F2F
2025-04-22
For the first time, Gulf BPG took part in a face-to-face training session at Abu Dhabi Customs, introducing Hologram Technology across three locations simultaneously: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Ghuwaifat. The training was delivered to port inspectors from five ports, marking a valuable experience and an important step forward in enhancing the Abu Dhabi Customs Training Program.
Participating brands: Danfoss, Unilever, GANT, Lacoste, and Huawei.

Gulf BPG conducts a F2F session for Dubai Customs inspectors – World IP Day
2025-04-29 | Dubai Customs Headquarters
In line with the World IP Day celebrations and in cooperation with Dubai Customs, Gulf BPG conducted an in-person training session for Dubai Customs inspectors, emphasizing the importance of trademark protection and the vital role customs authorities play in enforcing it.
Several brands participated in the session, delivering authentication training on their products to enhance inspectors’ ability to identify and prevent counterfeit goods.
Brands: Kenvue, Eli Lilly, Mobis, Lacoste, JTI and Gant.

F2F Training Session for Dubai Customs.
2025-05-14 | Dubai Customs HQ
Brands: P&G, LEGO, Brabus & Huawei

3rd F2F Training session for AD DED Inspectors
2025-06-19 | Abu Dhabi DED
Brands: Huawei, WD-40 & JTI
