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6/3/24, 9:35 AM UAE participates in international diplomatic conference on genetic resources in Geneva - Middle East News 247

The UAE delegation to the Conference was led by H.E. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Muaini, Assistant

Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy, and a number of officials from
various entities concerned with IP protection in the country. The Conference was attended by nearly 1,200
participants from WIPO member states and marked a paradigm shift in legalizing reliance on genetic

resources for innovation and supporting IP’s role in the sustainability and growth of economies.

In his speech at the Conference, H.E. Dr. Al Muaini emphasized that the UAE, under the guidance of its wise

leadership, attaches great importance to protecting IP rights and enhancing its standing in the country. To
this end, the UAE has established a robust legislative and technical environment to attract and promote
talent, inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs, and safeguard their creations and innovations in

accordance with global best practices, in cooperation with partners at local, regional and international levels.
These efforts stem from the country’s belief in the key role of intellectual property in building the knowledge

economy.

He said: “We appreciate the efforts of WIPO and participating countries in reaching the final phase of the

Treaty and establishing a clear legal framework that ensures the protection of genetic resources from
possession and illicit use, and the organization and improvement of patent mechanisms. We, at the UAE

Ministry of Economy, look forward to move towards their final signature to emerge with the desired positive
outcomes, working together in expanding intellectual property applications and enhancing their role in global
economic development and sustainability.”

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