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UAE to tag local products with geographical

information allowing companies to raise prices

Geographical indication is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific
location or origin such as a town or region where the product was produced

Published: Thu 8 May 2025, 7:54 PM

• By

• Waheed Abbas

The UAE on Thursday announced the launch of the geographical indications (GI) system
for indigenous products that have unique features and characteristics that originate from specific
geographical regions in the UAE to take them to a global level.

Products that are certified with geographical indications will be tagged and companies will be able
to raise prices due to their uniqueness.

Geographical indications is a name or sign used on products which correspond to a specific
geographical location or origin such as a town or region. The certification is issued because the
product possesses certain qualities, and is made according to traditional methods. It also enjoys a
good reputation due to its geographical origin.

A special chapter on geographical indications has been added to the UAE trademark law, outlining
mechanisms for their registration and protection, preserving the national identity of products and
enhancing their competitiveness locally and internationally.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-to-tag-local-products-with-geographical-information