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more companies to register their trademarks, which will further enrich the country’s intellectual
property database.

Expanding Trademark Services and Infrastructure

The UAE continues to make strides in strengthening its intellectual property infrastructure.
Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, pointed to
several initiatives supporting innovation in the country, such as the establishment of the
Geographical Indications system for national products and the joining of the Madrid Protocol in
2021. This allows UAE businesses to register their trademarks locally and expand internationally.

These developments come at a time when trademark registrations are booming in the UAE. The
Ministry registered a total of 19,957 national and international trademarks during the first half of
2025, a 129 per cent increase from the same period in 2024. The total number of registered
trademarks in the country reached 402,311 by the end of September 2025, reflecting the
growing interest in intellectual property within the UAE.

For UAE entrepreneurs looking to navigate these changes and make the most of the trademark
services available, further information on supporting initiatives can be found through
the National Bank of Fujairah’s efforts in AI-driven digital transformation or the global food
innovations showcased at Global Food Week 2025.

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