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9/3/25, 10:16 AM Ministry Of Economy & Tourism And Dubai Science Park Enter Strategic Partnership To Boost Intellectual Property Protection And …
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.

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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, 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.

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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.

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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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