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.
UAE President conveys condolences to Venezuela over earthquake victims
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Saturday with Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President ofVenezuela, to convey his sincere condolences over the victims of the recent earthquake and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
UAE soldier dies during training mission
The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Baloushi, who passed away during a training mission in the country on Saturday.
UAE expresses concern over military escalation in Sudan
The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continued military escalation by the two warring parties in several areas of Sudan, including El Obeid, and the impact on civilians and the worsening humanitarian situation.
UAE steps up relief aid for Lebanon
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is sending humanitarian aid to people affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon through the UAE Aid Agency.
