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5/28/24, 4:37 PM Ministry of Economy launches 2nd edition of IP & Video Games Forum in cooperation with WIPO
cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with an aim to
support creators and innovators and foster the growth of the UAE’s creative and

technology industry sectors. H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for

Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy, participated in the session.
Attendees included video games developers, representatives of small and medium tech

enterprises, universities, educational and research institutions, and app developers.

The initiative is part of a joint project by the Ministry and WIPO lasting from 2023 to 2025 to

enhance the use of intellectual property in the creative and digital sectors in line with the
objectives of the National Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Industries. The strategy

seeks to promote the growth of the cultural and creative industries to make it one of the top
ten economic sectors in the country and increase its contribution to the national GDP to

five per cent by 2031.

H.E. Dr Al Muaini said that the Forum is a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences
on safeguarding IP rights in technology and creative industries, especially that of video

games that have seen significant advancements globally. These efforts are key to

ensuring a stimulative environment for innovation and creativity in this vital sector and
enhancing its role in national economy’s growth.

He said: “The UAE has placed great emphasis on developing its IP sector over the recent

years, establishing a safe legislative environment for innovators and creative
entrepreneurs according to international best practices. The country has issued several

legislations with regard to intellectual property protection, particularly the law on copyright
and related rights. Moreover, a new intellectual property system was introduced early this

year to further enhance the country’s innovation landscape and safeguard creators' rights,
not only in conventional sectors but also in all emerging creative and technology domains

including the video games industry.

H.E. Al Muaini pointed out that the UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to providing

all enablers needed to facilitate the registration of creative works, patents, and trademarks
inside the country. The UAE keeps pace with global developments in this regard besides

aligning its policies with international best practices in coordination with leading global
organizations, thus encouraging innovators to generate new ideas that support the growth

and advancement of the society and the economy alike.

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