The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has continued its campaign to crackdown on shops and retail outlets selling encrypted receivers that illegally broadcast media content. Dubai DED initiated the campaign to prevent the circulation of these devices in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates. 

As part of the campaign, DED raided a shop in Dubai that was violating the law, took the necessary punitive action and confiscated 416 devices. DED used the occasion to reiterate the importance of following laws that prevent the circulation of illegal devices and stressed that providing broadcast services legally helps protect the community from commercial fraud.

About the Department of Economic Development, Dubai
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is the government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai, UAE. DED supports the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative service-based economy that aims to improve the business environment and accelerate productivity growth. DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support the growth of strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses.