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technical knowledge. It contributes to transforming them into investment assets that fuel the
growth of green economy sectors across the country. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader
goals of fostering innovation, advancing intangible assets, and achieving climate neutrality.”

The Minister of Economy and Tourism called on all innovators, entrepreneurs, investors,
universities, and research centers to leverage the enablers provided by the UAE to forge local,
regional, and global partnerships. Such alliances contribute to the launch of green projects with
measurable environmental and economic impact, further reinforcing the UAE’s position as a
global hub for the green economy, innovation, and sustainability.

In this address, H.E. Bin Touq highlighted the national efforts and flagship initiatives launched by
the UAE to advance the IP sector. Most notable among them are the new Intellectual Property
system, which includes leading initiatives across various IP fields and activities; the roadmap for
Green IP, aimed at driving innovation, accelerating the localization of technology, and establishing
new projects in circular economy, environmental sustainability, and the new economy sectors; and
the Geographical Indications (GI) System for national products, which provides advanced
protection for Emirati products with distinctive geographical identities. These initiatives reflect
the UAE’s commitment to establishing IP as a strategic tool to drive green transformation, support
sustainable economic growth, and unlock wider opportunities for national industries in regional
and global markets.

The UAE maintained its leading position in the Arab world in the Global Innovation Index 2025,
issued by WIPO and the Portulans Institute. The country advanced to 30th place globally among
139 economies studied, showcasing the best performance since joining the index.

The conference featured a series of discussion sessions highlighting the role of intangible assets in
driving economic development and stimulating investment in research and development (R&D).
It further explored strategies to integrate IP into institutional plans, shape effective policies for its
protection and promotion, and accelerate the development of the green IP economy through
innovation in technology, clean energy, financing, and climate policies. Participants underscored
the importance of international cooperation and knowledge exchange between the public and
private sectors to support the creation of a knowledge-based, innovative and sustainable economy.

The conference also reviewed the latest global trends in supporting innovation and IP protection,
with a focus on creating attractive business environments for investors and introducing initiatives
that strengthen innovation sustainability and enhance the competitiveness of national economies.
The sessions further highlighted the significance of integrating legislative frameworks into
economic development plans to ensure the sustainability of natural resources and keep pace with
environmental and technological transformations.