This can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. Business software alliance discusses ways to tackle. Because of the money lost to pirates, publishers have fewer resources to devote to research and development of new products, have less revenue to justify lowering software prices and are forced to pass. Ministry has been visiting companies to spread antipiracy message intellectual property, law and regulation, software piracy, government. While the uae is recognized as the regional leader in fighting computer software piracy, other industry stakeholders believe the uae could be doing more. It appears to be one the biggest software piracy cases, if not the biggest, the department has ever handled, us attorney tammy dickinson told wired in a phone interview. In these countries, the governments have been working in close association with antisoftware piracy organisations such as the bsa and the aaa arabian antipiracy alliance to ensure that the rights of software companies are not violated.
According to a study in 2016 by the software alliance bsa, the uae has one of the lowest rates of unlicensed software installation. The uae has been highly successful in its antipiracy efforts, having registered the lowest software piracy rate among arab countries at 36%, according to a report by the idc. The latest raid once demonstrates the determination of the uae authorities in combating software piracy across the country. May 10, 2016 software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible.
Software piracy rate in middle east falls technology gulf. The uae ministry of economy reports that is has recently visited a number of companies in the country to ensure. The following information can help you identify pirated software and keep your mathworks licenses compliant. The uae has the third lowest piracy rate in the middle east africa region at 37%, which compares favourably with the piracy rates in other gcc countries bahrain. Nov 25, 2012 the uae ministry of economy reports that is has recently visited a number of companies in the country to ensure compliance with anti software piracy laws. The businessfocused campaign, which will run during april, will aim to drive awareness around.
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Software piracy is the unauthorised copying or distribution of ed software. Under law, software piracy occurs when protected software is copied, distributed, modified or sold. The eipa has been working hard to tackle intellectual property ipr and software piracy in the uae in recent years, and stated that its agreement with dubai egovernment would add to its efforts. A 2014 study conducted by the business software alliance bsa, revealed that the uae is listed among the best 20 countries in the world, and. Software piracy is so widespread that it exists in homes, schools, businesses and government offices. Software piracy is the stealing of legally protected software. It is illegal, increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue. Uae moe launches new software piracy campaign teletimes. Any form of misuse of a computersmart device or an electronic. Software piracy in the uae 2011 bsa global piracy study.
The losses suffered as a result of software piracy directly affect the profitability of the software industry. Ministry intensifies campaign against software piracy filed on december 28, 2003 dubai the uae ministry of information has intensified its campaign against resellers and companies using pirated. The uae ministry of economy moe on monday launched an intensified software antipiracy campaign targeting the uaes business sector. This was despite the fact that the uae has one of the worlds lowest piracy rates and the lowest piracy rate in the region. A 2014 study conducted by the business software alliance bsa, revealed that the uae is listed among the best 20 countries in the world, and the best in the middle east, in antipiracy rating. Top 20 countries for software piracy and license misuse 2017. Abu dhabi company in software piracy raid al bawaba. The piracy rate in the middle east fell one percentage point last year to 57 per cent, and the global piracy rate has remained unchanged at 35 per cent, according to an independent study. Pirated software opens uae to hackers the national. Piracy is a growing concern throughout the software industry, and many people dont know when they are violating the software license agreement or that they have installed pirated versions of mathworks software.
Investment, it business, law and regulation, software piracy. Dubai police continue to stop pirated software crime. According to 2002 industry estimates, the rate of software piracy in the uae is the lowest in the middle east. The terms piracy and counterfeiting of goods refer to manufacturing, distributing and selling inferior copies of products which have been made without the permission of the intellectual property rights holder in the said goods. Counterfeit goods and piracy in the united kingdom sta law firm. Crackdown on piracy newsletters international law office. Software piracy article about software piracy by the. Get business software alliance contact details such as address, phone number, website, latest news and more at. Ministry intensifies campaign against software piracy. Eipa, dcg to partner in fighting software piracy technology. Laws surrounding counterfeit goods and piracy in the united kingdom.
Uae leads middle east efforts in the fight against piracy. Government helps tame software piracy rate in uae eb247. When asked to rank the top benefits of strong software license management and better software compliance, 54 percent of cios listed lower security risks as the primary reason to ensure their software was fully licensed. Countries such as qatar and the uae paid some money to the cgpcs, and bahrain and saudi arabia participated in the ctfs counterpiracy operations. Efforts to combat computer software piracy in the uae have been successful. Dubai training center raided for use of pirated software. The role of the gcc countries in ending piracy in the horn of. Most pirated shows revealed after internet dubai pirate is jailed. The uae is the only arab country ranked among the lowest piracy countries in the world, the ninth annual global software piracy study by the business software alliance bsa in partnership with idc and ipsos public affairs suggested. United arab emirates has the lowest piracy rate among gulf countries business strategy.
Uae cybercrimes law ensures that the safety and security of an individual. For instance, gimp, a popular photo editing program, has the option to download its software through torrents. Online piracy in numbers facts and statistics infographic. Software piracy rates will remain low in the uae this year as customers continue to buy legal products as the market matures, according to a. We will not reveal the name, or any identifying information, about the reporting source unless we are required to by a law enforcement authority or court.
More than two years after the emirates intellectual property association eipa was established, the ip industry body has revealed that it would like to work with the dubai computer group dcg in tackling the challenges that the united arab emirates is facing with software piracy. While software companies feel the pinch, the subtle consequences of piracy on the economy of a country are only now beginning to surface. Counterfeit goods and piracy in the united kingdom sta. Digital piracy in the uae may constitute infringement under article 7 of federal law no. Oct 30, 2012 software piracy is the stealing of legally protected software.
The uae ministry of economy reports that is has recently visited a number of companies in the country to ensure compliance with antisoftware piracy laws. Uae moe launches new software piracy campaign united. Pirates are, in fact, another term for people who illegally distribute ed information and material ranging from computer software to movies. The dangers of pirated software and the risks for employers al. Dec 06, 2015 it appears to be one the biggest software piracy cases, if not the biggest, the department has ever handled, us attorney tammy dickinson told wired in a phone interview. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward.
Business, international computer software industry methods software industry software piracy. Currently, the uae is listed among the best 20 countries in the world, and the best in the middle east, in antipiracy rating, as per a study conducted by the business software alliance bsa. Piracy involves numerous factors that affect the pricing and financial health of legitimate corporations. Police are stepping up efforts to stem the sale of pirated software in a bid to protect intellectual property rights. Violation of local law amounts to a crime, and is subject to criminal prosecution in the uae. Combating software piracy is essential to drive economic growth, says al shihi. The uae ministry of informations commitment to the protection of. This is the seventh annual study conducted by international data corporation idc, the it industrys leading global market research and forecasting firm, using the same methodology and standard, reliable data sets. Business software alliance company information, contact, address.
Uae moe launches new software piracy campaign united arab. If i report software piracy to siia, will you tell my employer. Select type of piracy end user for piracy at the company where you work or have worked distributor for reporting companies that illegally selldistribute software. The businessfocused campaign, which will run during april, will aim to drive awareness around intellectual property rights and the legal implications for vendors of pirate software. Software piracy article about software piracy by the free. Software piracy in the uae 2011 bsa global piracy study al. Dubai police continue to stop pirated software crime gulf. Software piracy is a lot more rampant in china than the u.
However, even though piracy clearly affects the gcc countries and there has been security council calls for all countries to contribute, the gulf states response has been limited. Express yourself powerfully with a thin, light, and elegant design, faster performance, and up to 11. Software piracy is considered direct infringement when it denies holders due compensation for use of their creative works. Drilling down into the data reveals some interesting observations.
News, opinion and commentary general interest computer software industry market research reports software industry software piracy. The united arab emirates uae ministry of information and culture recently raided a training center in dubai using illegal pirated software on 24 personal computers. The uae has posted the lowest piracy rate in the region for the 10th consecutive year, and is the only middle east entry to the list of 20 nations with the lowest piracy rates. The uae ministry of economy moe on monday launched an intensified software anti piracy campaign targeting the uae s business sector. Uae has lowest rate of software piracy in middle east about 80 per cent of counterfeit software sold online has some kind of malware, according to a new study from microsoft and the international. In fact, despite the widespread piracy issue in the middle east, the uae has been active in its efforts to combat and reduce piracy within its borders. Zero tolerance for piracy in dubai news khaleej times. Some game developers and program developers share their free programs through torrents, as they can be faster. Inferior copies of goods are intended to appear similar to that of the original product and to.
Software piracy rates and value by country business insider. Uae ministry of economy keeping tabs of software piracy. Currently, the uae is listed among the best 20 countries in the world, and the best in the middle east, in anti piracy rating, as per a study conducted by the business software alliance bsa. Dubai the use of pirated software is a main cause of the high number of malware attacks in the uae, cybersecurity experts warn. Jul 03, 2007 the software piracy rate in the uae increased by 1% last year, according to figures from global research firm idc cited by business software alliance bsa. Business software alliance bsa has been studying global trends in pc software piracy for more than a decade. Get expert tips on how to use microsoft teamsfree to educators and studentsto create assignments, collaborate virtually, and more. Fake video games software piracy video piracy counterfeit watches. Siia has a longstanding policy of protecting the confidentiality of those who report to us. Mar 28, 2011 the uae ministry of economy moe has announced a new awareness campaign targeting software piracy. Software piracy rate in middle east falls technology. Campaign will focus on awareness, penalties for companies using or selling pirated software business strategy, channel, government. In a recent global study on software piracy, carried out by business. According to the business software alliance bsa, an international association representing.
Most pirated shows revealed after internet dubai pirate is. Uae ministry of economy keeping tabs of software piracy business. Apr 22, 2019 software piracy has become a worldwide issue with china, the united states and india being the top three offenders. The campaign is being support by the business software alliance bsa and adobe, who. The businessfocused campaign, which will run during april, will aim to. The software piracy rate in the uae increased by 1% last year, according to figures from global research firm idc cited by business software alliance bsa.
The federal government in the uae clearly appreciates the impact that software piracy and counterfeiting in general has on the economy as illustrated by the 2011 circular issued by the ministry of economy entitled antipiracy circular 2011. United arab emirates has the lowest piracy rate among gulf countries. A 2014 study conducted by the business software alliance bsa, revealed that the uae is listed among the best 20 countries in the world, and the best in the middle east, in anti piracy rating. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. Software piracy a significant threat to arab it industry. Understanding uaes cybercrime law and penalties society gulf. Apr 28, 2017 the dangers of pirated software and the risks for employers. The uae is the only arab country ranked among the lowestpiracy countries in the world, the ninth annual global software piracy study by the business software alliance bsa in partnership with idc and ipsos public affairs suggested. Cyber crimes risks associated with software piracy cyber. In its continuing crackdown on software, video game, motion picture and other piracy in the united arab emirates uae, the ministry of information and culture and the police raided companies and seized personal computers and illegallycopied games, software, video tapes and fake designer watches. This article considers the issue of pirated software and the risks posed to employers in this context. The uae has seen an almost 50% drop in piracy from 87 % in 1996 to 44% in 2001, while jordan is fighting to lower its piracy rate from the current 71 per cent.
The dangers of pirated software and the risks for employers. Uae has lowest rate of software piracy in middle east. The role of the gcc countries in ending piracy in the horn. The uae has been highly successful in its anti piracy efforts, having registered the lowest software piracy rate among arab countries at 36%, according to a report by the idc. Because of the money lost to pirates, publishers have fewer resources to devote to research and development of new products, have less revenue to justify lowering software prices and are forced to pass these costs on to their customers. The uae ministry of economy moe has announced a new awareness campaign targeting software piracy. Mar 21, 2017 drilling down into the data reveals some interesting observations. Torrenting is a faster method of sharing files, providing that enough people are uploading seeding the selected file.