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in the UAE IP
from AmCham Update Q2: “Harmonizing Perspectives: Uniting American Business through Committee Engagement”
by AmCham Dubai
The UAE is a gateway & vital trade hub in the region and globally. The country is at the crossroad to many Middle East countries, Africa, and the Mediterranean, and parts of Europe
Its highly developed yet lax infrastructure appeals to smugglers of contraband and counterfeit goods.
The 3 main law enforcement agencies (LEAs) tasked to combat counterfeit goods are Customs, Police (Economic Crimes Sections), and the various Departments of Economic Development (DEDs).
Ideal investment environment - (Location, Laws, Infrastructure, Flexibility ) Efficiency & Support of the LEAs, especially Police and economic departments UAE houses the regional offices of many brands
UAE can be a leading country in IP A knowledge economy is the country leadership’s initiative Future investments will flow faster toward safer markets
