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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.

He added, “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
commercialisation 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 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.”
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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