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commercialization of patent applications both locally and internationally. This, in turn, will enhance
the economic value of our national innovations.”

“IP protections are essential to foster innovation, and the UAE’s commitment to nurturing human
ingenuity is attracting the world’s brightest minds to our nation,” said Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi,
Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International
Academic City, part of TECOM Group. “Our strategic partnership with the UAE Ministry of
Economy and Tourism will significantly accelerate research and development, cultivating
homegrown innovation that delivers global impact. We are bolstering the community of exceptional
talent within our ecosystems to enable long-term growth and development, in line with the vision of
‘We the UAE 2031’, Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’, and Dubai Research and Development
Programme.”

As part of the agreement, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Science Park will
collectively conduct awareness campaigns, specialized workshops, and training sessions to build IP
literacy, alongside initiatives to support innovators in protecting and commercializing their inventions
in local and global markets. The partnership will also support in the promotion of registered patents
through relevant local and international agencies.

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism will provide technical and legal consultation to companies
operating within Dubai Science Park and other districts under TECOM Group. These services include
expedited processing of patent applications, promotion of registered patents by local companies, and
connecting investment opportunities through national and international exhibitions, conferences, and
relevant events. The collaboration aims to support the UAE’s objective of transforming innovations
into economically viable products, strengthening a knowledge-based business environment.

Between January and July 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism recorded 1,221 patents,
compared to 466 during the same period in the previous year. The Ministry also received 2,430 new
patent applications within that same period in the current year, compared to 1,996 in the
corresponding period of 2024. This growth reflects growing societal and institutional awareness of
IP protection as a key driver of the new economy.

Dubai Science Park offers a cohesive ecosystem for more than 500 customers, including AstraZeneca,
BeiGene, and Pfizer, in addition to 6,500 professionals from the life, energy, and environmental
science sectors. The district’s sector-specific offering includes Grade-A offices, LEED-certified
laboratories, and comprehensive storage and logistics facilities.

Dubai Science Park is part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of business districts, which includes Dubai
Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park,
Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Industrial City.

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