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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.
The forum discussed several topics related to the UAE’s video games industry, including the

key role of IP in developing this fast-growing sector, and how national regulations and policies

governing the sector should keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements.

Furthermore, it explored the distribution and digital marketing agreements, licenses needed to

access international markets, the monetization of intangible assets, the means to address
copyright violations in video games, and the role of AI and its impact on future innovations in

the industry.

UAE provides an incubating ecosystem for innovation and creativity

The UAE has successfully established an incubating environment for innovation and creativity

through the introduction of several policies and regulations and has positioned itself as a

regional and international hub for pioneering projects and innovative ideas. The number of

software classifications of computer programs and games registered in the country currently
total 1,610, and the Ministry saw a 9.6 per cent increase in trademark applications in 2023

compared to that of 2022, and a 29.5 per cent rise in the registration of intellectual works.

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