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9/3/25, 10:15 AM Ministry of Economy & Tourism and Dubai Science Park enter strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi: 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
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,

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