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قرصنة البرمجيات والخسائر المالية (Software Piracy & Financial Losses)
AED 569 million (USD 155 million) annual piracy loss in UAE; USD 2.4 million per malware breach incident from pirated software; 243 days recovery time per breachUAE software piracy affects both revenue and operational efficiency. Pirated copies are sold through retail stores, online channels, and distribution networks. Companies must conduct periodic license audits and coordinate with authorities for enforcement, resulting in manual, labor-intensive processes.
أخطاء توثيق العقود وقابلية التنفيذ (Contract Enforceability & Documentation Gaps)
AED 50,000–AED 250,000 per unenforceable contract (lost royalty recovery + legal defense costs); estimated AED 100,000–AED 500,000 annually for vendors with 3–5 disputed OEM relationships.OEM bundling agreements must specify IP scope, exclusivity, sublicensing limits, and royalty calculation terms. Agreements missing Arabic translation, Ministry registration details, or clear territorial/usage scope become unenforceable, blocking royalty recovery and exposing vendors to disputes.
غرامات الملكية الفكرية والترخيص غير الكافي (IP & Licensing Penalties)
AED 50,000–AED 500,000+ per infringement incident (Article 39, Copyright Law No. 38/2021). Estimated recurring: AED 20,000–AED 100,000 annually per non-compliant OEM bundle due to audit findings and remediation costs.OEM bundling contracts must comply with UAE IP licensing framework (trademark, patent, copyright licenses). Failure to properly register licensing agreements or calculate/document royalties results in copyright infringement fines under Article 39 of Copyright Law No. 38/2021.
خسارة الإيرادات من القرصنة (Software Revenue Loss from Piracy)
AED 569 million (USD 155 million) annual documented piracy loss in UAE; estimated 36% of installed software base is unlicensedUAE's 36% piracy rate represents direct revenue loss for software publishers. This includes unlicensed desktop applications, games, productivity suites, and professional software. Consumers and SMEs purchasing pirated software do not generate revenue for publishers, affecting market growth projections.