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12/5/24, 10:50 AM UAE is home to over 1.5m trade licenses: Bin Touq – The Gulf Time Newspaper
products with geographical indications (GI), and to enhance their expansion and competitiveness in regional and global
markets. It will safeguard the rights of Emirati producers in international markets and boost the production of local products
that reflect the UAE’s identity and heritage.
Such efforts will contribute to the growth of trade relations with partners through mutual recognition of geographical indications
and bolster the UAE’s global reputation as a ‘country of origin’ for high-quality products such as dates, dairy, honey, and fish.
The committee emphasised the necessity for producers to adhere to all production standards and regulations concerning IP
protection for the trademarks of GI tagged products. This will be done in coordination and cooperation with relevant authorities
to facilitate licensing and ensure compliance with the set standards, thereby supporting traditional industries, encouraging
tourism, and protecting national heritage.

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