In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week
Dubai this week hosted law enforcement authorities from the region at this year's Middle East North Africa IP Crime Conference.
As an industry which earns criminals billions of dollars every year, discussions around intellectual property crime ranged from how to reduce offences to best practices for catching the perpetrators.
Here, host Sarah Forster hears from The National's Ali Al Shouk to find out what is being done to combat the illicit activity.
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Oil filters are the most common fake found, with some filled with newspapers selling for just Dh3 rather than the usual Dh30. All photos: Victor Besa / The National -
A crackdown on garages and suppliers of fake goods has seen a significant number of dangerous components taken off the market. -
Counterfeit airbags housed in the steering wheel are fitted with metal brackets that splinter when activated, releasing shrapnel at high speed. -
Kamran Sarwar, Al-Futtaim Automotive Brands protection manager with samples of fake oil filters. -
Counterfeit replacement vehicle parts are not made to the specifications of original manufacturers. -
Kamran Sarwar, right, Al-Futtaim Automotive Brands protection manager with samples of fake oil filters. Victor Besa / The National
