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Discuss this article (9 Comments)Dubai cracks down on counterfeit trade at Dragon Mart
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Wednesday, 24 June 2009
FAKE GOODS: Officials will confiscate counterfeit goods, like bags, clothes and DVDs, as part of its crackdown. (Getty Images)
Dubai Customs is cracking down on the sale of counterfeit goods at Dragon Mart, Nakheel’s China themed shopping mall, an official has said.
A series of inspections will be carried out at the shopping centre as part of a wider campaign to combat piracy in the emirate, Khalid Babiker El Nour, a legal advisor at Dubai Customs, told Dubai daily Al Emarat Alyoum on Tuesday.
Counterfeited goods in various sectors have already been confiscated and destroyed, he added.
Related: Fake goods in firing line
The agency is also launching an information campaign to raise awareness of the issue among customers and retailers at Dragon Mart.
Counterfeit trade in the UAE has soared this year due to the economic crisis and Dubai Customs has identified 176 cases of fake products entering the region in the last six months compared with 202 for the whole of 2008, newswire Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The counterfeit goods market in the UAE is estimated to be worth around $6.27m, according to a 2006 study by the Dubai-based Brand Owners Protection Group (BPG).
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Agree with Toby
Posted by stefain on Thursday 2 July 2009 at 17:57 UAE time
difference market - different buyers.
but luxury stuff deserves this- as they are sold much more than what they worth, and the media is helping the luxury retailer to sell the stuff - so unhealthy to the teenagers.
The mature buyer wont buy fake stuff but the genuine one- and i guess that is the initial intentions of those great designer, they wont care someone bought a fake bag just for a flashy effect.
Posted by stefain on Thursday 2 July 2009 at 17:57 UAE time
difference market - different buyers.
but luxury stuff deserves this- as they are sold much more than what they worth, and the media is helping the luxury retailer to sell the stuff - so unhealthy to the teenagers.
The mature buyer wont buy fake stuff but the genuine one- and i guess that is the initial intentions of those great designer, they wont care someone bought a fake bag just for a flashy effect.
Hidden message...
Posted by shiraj, dubai, UAE on Thursday 2 July 2009 at 16:46 UAE time
There is a message to infer in the sudden raids being carried out. Earlier when everything was hunky dory, no body bothered to raid these shops in DM and turned a blind eye. Today most businesses seem to be terribly affected due to the present economic crisis and must have pressured the Dubai Customs to act now! So, the present economic crisis is still biting all the big guns here...
Posted by shiraj, dubai, UAE on Thursday 2 July 2009 at 16:46 UAE time
There is a message to infer in the sudden raids being carried out. Earlier when everything was hunky dory, no body bothered to raid these shops in DM and turned a blind eye. Today most businesses seem to be terribly affected due to the present economic crisis and must have pressured the Dubai Customs to act now! So, the present economic crisis is still biting all the big guns here...
Fake USBs
Posted by Khawar Nehal, Dubai, UAE on Saturday 27 June 2009 at 00:53 UAE time
Few days ago.
Deira City Center. Sharaf DG.
Warning to consumers. Fake USB Data Traveller D400 4GB.
Does not work. Same packing.
No serial number
No blue light.
Hex nut replaced with a round one on the swivel.
Does not format.
Had to be replaced. I gave it to my brother to get is replaced with the receipt.
So if you are buying any USBs which do not work. check the internet for what the real one looks like. Usually there may be a 10 - 20 Aed discount on the fake one but it is worthless as junk.
I bet if we open the fake usb the memory chip would also be missing.
Also no serial number. This from a company like Kingston.
So if Sharaf DG can be fooled by some suppliers, then people should be extra careful and KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS.
Regards,
Khawar Nehal
055-6398386
khawar.nehal@gmail.com
Posted by Khawar Nehal, Dubai, UAE on Saturday 27 June 2009 at 00:53 UAE time
Few days ago.
Deira City Center. Sharaf DG.
Warning to consumers. Fake USB Data Traveller D400 4GB.
Does not work. Same packing.
No serial number
No blue light.
Hex nut replaced with a round one on the swivel.
Does not format.
Had to be replaced. I gave it to my brother to get is replaced with the receipt.
So if you are buying any USBs which do not work. check the internet for what the real one looks like. Usually there may be a 10 - 20 Aed discount on the fake one but it is worthless as junk.
I bet if we open the fake usb the memory chip would also be missing.
Also no serial number. This from a company like Kingston.
So if Sharaf DG can be fooled by some suppliers, then people should be extra careful and KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS.
Regards,
Khawar Nehal
055-6398386
khawar.nehal@gmail.com
Funny you should say that Paul
Posted by Toby, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 25 June 2009 at 17:06 UAE time
Actually I am a businessman and yes I do design new products.
I expect people to copy what I do, and they will use the same concept but it will different in some way, so that's ok. Now if someone ran a spoof site using my brand name using an identical product then I agree that's NOT ok!
I agree in most part with what you say, but in my view it's where and how the imitation is sold as to whether it is counterfeit, this was the main point of my comment.
Taking an example from DM, the minute you glance at an imitation ipod you know that it is not the real thing, even the logo is wrong, everyone knows they are not buying a real ipod.
But if I went into an recognised retail chain and bought a counterfeit iPod at full list price, then Apple and I have every right to be furious and get the place closed down by the authorities.
Have a good weekend, will I see you in DM or Karama this weekend Paul?
Posted by Toby, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 25 June 2009 at 17:06 UAE time
Actually I am a businessman and yes I do design new products.
I expect people to copy what I do, and they will use the same concept but it will different in some way, so that's ok. Now if someone ran a spoof site using my brand name using an identical product then I agree that's NOT ok!
I agree in most part with what you say, but in my view it's where and how the imitation is sold as to whether it is counterfeit, this was the main point of my comment.
Taking an example from DM, the minute you glance at an imitation ipod you know that it is not the real thing, even the logo is wrong, everyone knows they are not buying a real ipod.
But if I went into an recognised retail chain and bought a counterfeit iPod at full list price, then Apple and I have every right to be furious and get the place closed down by the authorities.
Have a good weekend, will I see you in DM or Karama this weekend Paul?
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