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9/3/25, 10:15 AM Ministry of Economy & Tourism and Dubai Science Park enter strategic partnership to boost intellectual property protection and pat…
“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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