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5/22/25, 4:39 PM UAE: Ministry of Economy introduces geographical indications for national products
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ECONOMY
UAE: Ministry of Economy introduces geographical
indications for national products
The initiative aims to enhance the intellectual property (IP) protection framework for products
with national identity and unlock new opportunities for UAE’s industries in global markets
Staff Writer, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
May 8, 2025
The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of the geographical indications (GI) system for national
products - the first-of-its-kind federal initiative designed to safeguard local products with unique features
and characteristics that originate from specific geographical regions in the UAE.
The initiative aims to enhance the intellectual property (IP) protection framework for products with
national identity and unlock new opportunities for UAE’s industries in global markets.
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