Under the patronage of H.E. Mohammad bin Nukheira Al Zaheri, the minister of justice, Islamic Affairs and AWKAF, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Training and Studies Institute in cooperation with Business Software Alliance (BSA), is organising a two-day international conference on electronic crimes from May 9-10, 2005 at the Abu Dhabi Officers Club.
More than 100 participants from the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and security services are taking part in the conference, whose agenda will focus on issues relating to software piracy, internet crime and protection of confidential information among others.
Commenting on the importance of the conference Mohammed Kamali, General Director, Judicial Training and Studies Institute said, “Information and communications revolution, new technologies and the increased use of the internet has led to a rise in the number of electronic crimes. It has therefore become crucial for the judicial, law and public security machinery in the country to be made aware of issues pertaining to such crimes, in order that they may execute their duties to ensure a safe and just society.”
“Fighting software piracy has been accorded great international importance. The agenda of the conference falls well within the remit of the institute, whose aim is to raise awareness and uphold the legal statutes of the UAE by establishing partnerships with international and local governmental and non-governmental bodies. Organising this conference in co-operation with BSA is an affirmation of our commitment,” he added.
“Through this conference, BSA’ hopes to familiarise the participants on the international practices in protecting intellectual property rights and fighting Internet crimes. Protection of intellectual property rights leads to the creation of favourable atmosphere for investments and spurs growth in the national economy,” said Jawad Al Redha, Co-chairman, BSA Middle East.
