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Ministry of Economy & Tourism and Dubai Science Park enter

strategic partnership to boost intellectual property protection and

patent registration

• The partnership will accelerate patent registrations through expert guidance and simplified
processes for innovators and researchers across Dubai Science Park and other business
districts within TECOM Group’s portfolio

• Both parties will collaborate to support the commercialization of locally patented products
and raise IP literacy through awareness campaigns, workshops, and training programs

Abu Dhabi, 29 August 2025:

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group PJSC, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of
intellectual property (IP) protection and patent registration. The strategic partnership will provide
legal and technical support to companies operating in Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading
science-focused ecosystem, and all other districts within TECOM Group, fostering innovation and
contributing to the UAE’s knowledge economy.

The partnership aligns with the Ministry’s continued efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration
and foster synergies between public and private sector entities. It also supports the realization of
national goals related to innovation and creativity, advancing the UAE’s position as a leading hub for
IP rights protection and innovation.

The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the
Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and Marwan Abdulaziz
Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai
International Academic City, part of TECOM Group.

H.E. Al Muaini underscored the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to advancing the national
innovation ecosystem and enhancing the UAE’s capabilities in IP protection. These efforts are
reinforced by strategic partnerships with leading business districts that actively support entrepreneurs
and innovators. They are further strengthened by a robust collaborative network comprising key
stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The overarching goal is to safeguard the rights
of creators and inventors in the UAE, while providing a legislative and institutional framework that
supports the demands of a rapidly growing, knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.

H.E. said: “The MoU with TECOM Group will provide legal and technical support to business owners
operating within TECOM Group’s business districts, while also accelerating the review and