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Press Release

Economic Integration Committee discusses economic activity
classification, updates on implementation of telemarketing

regulations and trademark protection in the UAE

• Bin Touq: Committee continues to strengthen coordination & integration between
federal and local entities to support the growth and competitiveness of the national
economy

Abu Dhabi, 22 October 2025: The Economic Integration Committee held its sixth meeting for
the year 2025, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Tourism. It was attended by directors general of economic development departments in all seven
emirates.

The Committee reviewed progress on the outputs of its fifth meeting and discussed a range of
vital economic and legislative matters. Key topics included the identification and classification
of economic activities for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBP),
updates on the implementation of regulations on telemarketing calls, and the trademark
registration indicators, which reflect the development in intellectual property (IP) protection and
the growing competitiveness of Emirati products.
H.E. Bin Touq underscored that under the guidance of the wise leadership; the UAE continues
to develop an integrated framework that enhances the resilience of the national economy and
boosts its regional and international competitiveness. H.E. highlighted the Economic Integration
Committee’s importance as a key platform for strengthening collaboration between federal and
local governments in support of the goals of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.

H.E. said: “The Economic Integration Committee remains committed to monitoring economic
performance indicators and the outcomes of its previous decisions to ensure coordinated federal
and local efforts. This approach enhances the sustainability of economic growth and its ability to
adapt to global economic shifts, in line with the projections indicating nearly 4.9 per cent GDP
growth in 2025.”
H.E. added: “The key files discussed - from the classification of economic activities to consumer
and IP protection - are the cornerstones of bolstering the national business environment and