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In the first phase, the Ministry of Economy has selected four national products — honey from Hatta,
ceramics from Ras Al Khaimah, Dabbas dates from the Al Dhafra region and traditional palm frond
products crafted across emirates — for tagging with the GI system.
It is currently reviewing 25 additional products, including 13 food items and 12 handicraft products,
in preparation for their registration. By the end of this year, the total number of products covered by
the service is expected to reach six.

“Geographical indications reflect the jurisdiction of the UAE, for example, the Hatta area has
different flowers than other areas. So the honey produced has different flavour and sugar
level among others. Similarly, ceramics are coming from the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah,” said Dr
Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property Sector at the
Ministry of Economy.

As a result of tagging with geographical Indications, the prices of products will also increase, he
said.
“We launched a regulation earlier and today initiated the policy of geographical indication for the
registration of different products,” he said, adding that the Ministry is looking to add around 25 more
products to geographical indication such as Liwa dates and others.

Al Muaini elaborated that once they receive a request for a GI certificate, they ensure that the
product is indigenous before stamping it.

“Starting from the UAE, these products will go global and enhance the UAE’s competitiveness. We
have different types of cheese, dates and other products that will be certified,” he said.

The launch event was attended by Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan, deputy chief of police in
Dubai, Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, other 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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