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9/29/24, 1:08 PM UAE highlights its efforts to enhance legislative framework for IP rights protection
The theme of this year's Conference was ‘Openness, Cooperation, Development, and Mutual
Benefit’ and it drew the participation of government representatives from national, regional, and
international IP offices in 55 countries, with six international organisations attending as observers. H.E.
Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property Sector at the

Ministry of Economy, participated in the Conference on the UAE’s behalf.

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The Conference was aimed at strengthening cooperation among countries along the Belt and Road in
the field of IP rights protection, transforming it into a route for peace, prosperity, openness, and
innovation. Additionally, it contributed to facilitating linkages between diverse cultures and promoting
innovation and knowledge along the New Silk Road economic belt.

H.E. Al Muaini highlighted the significant role of IP in driving the expansion and prosperity of global
economies, thereby supporting their transition towards advanced economic models based on innovation
and creativity. Furthermore, IP plays a key role in promoting the collective economic development of Belt
and Road countries, and grow a robust framework for safeguarding IP applications in accordance with

international best practices.

He said: "The UAE continues to support global efforts to protect intellectual property rights and create a
catalytic environment for innovation and creativity. The country strives to build partnerships and
strengthen cooperation with international IP institutions, consolidating its position as a leading regional
and global destination for patents and creative businesses. These efforts fall in line with the ‘We the UAE

2031’ vision and the objectives of the Ministry of Economy to promote the UAE’s leadership and
competitiveness in innovation and IP rights protection."

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