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Ministry of Economy introduces geographical indications for national products

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:30 PM

• 6 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) -- 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.

The launch event was organised by the Ministry in the presence of Lieutenant General Dhahi
Khalfan, Deputy Chief of Police in Dubai, and Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the
Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority,
Dubai Municipality's Food Safety Department, Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic
Development, the General Women’s Union, and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.

The event was attended by over 200 participants, including senior officials, experts, specialists, and
representatives from government and private sector entities, along with the local community and
various institutions concerned with IP protection and sustainable development in the country.

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