First IPR satellite channel launches in Cairo

The agreement was signed by Deputy-Chair of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg) Ms. Samar Al-Labbad and NileSat's representative Mr. Salah Hamza.

TAG-IPR-TV will be based at the Smart Village in Cairo with offices in most major cities of the world, and will begin to broadcast on NileSat this week.

The channel will have exclusive programs that tackle Intellectual Property Rights issues regionally and globally.

Chairman and CEO of TAGorg Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh said:

"The idea behind establishing a satellite channel dedicated to Intellectual Property Rights is to strengthen awareness in IP issues and give a clearer image on the IP situation in the Arab world. The new satellite channel, reporting in both Arabic and English, will be a credible source of information that satisfies the growing interest in issues relating to IP. It will also contribute to the promotion of IP awareness in the region and around the world."

Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of IP in developing the worldwide economy saying "There is no doubt that IP plays a vital role in lifting the economy of any country and our position as leaders in this field is to continue developing the strategies and methods to protect IPRs."

TAGorg's commitment to the protection of Intellectual Property comes from its belief in the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and their role in creating a dynamic, innovative business environment that will contribute to sustainable economic progress and development.

In 2004, Abu-Ghazaleh launched a one-of-a-kind project, the ag-IP-news Agency, the only specialized global Intellectual Property news agency to move in parallel with the fast-growing and widespread interest in IP domains and to provide users worldwide with a credible source of news and reports in this field.