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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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