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.
UN agency working on improving humanitarian partnership with UAE
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said the organisation is working on improving anticipatory action ahead of crises by fostering partnerships across the world, including with the UAE.
UAE expresses solidarity with Argentina over deadly floods
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Argentina over floods that caused numerous deaths and caused significant material damage.
Special numbers auctions to boost Fathers' Endowment campaign
Special vehicle plate numbers and mobile numbers are set to be auctioned off to support the Fathers' Endowment campaign, which honour fathers by establishing an endowment fund for healthcare and treatment for those in need.
Dubai Police cracks down on illegal street vendors
Dubai Police has intensified efforts to combat illegal street vending during Ramadan.
Fathers' Endowment campaign raises over AED 3.3 billion
The Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has raised over AED 3.3 billion since its inception.
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