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Ministry of Economy introduces

geographical indications for national

products enhancing their

competitiveness in global markets

May 8, 2025 11

Four national products included in the first phase of the initiative

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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 organized by the Ministry in the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant

General Dhahi Khalfan, Deputy Chief of Police in Dubai, and His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al
Saleh, Undersecretary 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. It 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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