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Ministry of Economy introduces geographical

indications for national products enhancing their

competitiveness in global markets

By PR News Desk 08/05/2025

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
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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