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Ministry of Economy introduces geographical

indications for national products enhancing their

competitiveness in global markets

09/05/2025

Four national products included in the first phase of the initiative

Abu Dhabi, May 08, 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.

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

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