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2/24/25, 9:28 AM UAE launches new roadmap for ‘Green Intellectual Property’ to drive innovation | Emirates News Agency
projects in the new economy, environmental sustainability, and circular economy.

The three-month roadmap will strengthen the competitiveness of the UAE's IP landscape and contribute to its
progress and prosperity, supporting the country's directives to transition to a circular economy.

In this regard, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy

Council, said, "Thanks to the forward-looking vision of its wise leadership, the UAE has succeeded in
adopting qualitative initiatives and projects for the intellectual property sector, positioning it as one of the key

pillars for building a strong and sustainable national economy.
Al Marri added that the roadmap is a new step to raise awareness on the importance of adopting green

technology and innovation to provide superior services and products that serve the community, as well as

enhancing the UAE's attractiveness to green and sustainable innovations.
These efforts help consolidate the country's position among the most innovative countries globally, in line with

the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.

He added, "The new roadmap for Green IP is particularly important as it coincides with the launch of this
year's Innovation Month. We will collaborate with local environmental stakeholders in the country and the

World Intellectual Property Organisation to implement all the objectives of this roadmap, providing more

enablers and opportunities to motivate inventors and creators to develop sustainable innovations and projects
in critical economic areas and sectors."

The Ministry of Economy organised a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters to shed light on the objectives
of the new roadmap for Green IP and its vital role in supporting national efforts to promote innovations in the

UAE's sustainable economy sectors.

Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, highlighted that sustainability and
environmental conservation have always remained an integral aspect of the UAE's cultural fabric throughout

its history. The nation's progress has been built upon the principles and foundations of sustainability, which
have also reinforced its regional and global leadership in embracing eco-friendly initiatives and solutions.

He stated that the Ministry of Economy remains committed to supporting national projects aimed at promoting

sustainability across various economic sectors, in line with the UAE's vision to build a sustainable and well-
balanced economy that protects natural resources for future generations.

In his speech at the session, he said, "The new roadmap for Green IP aims to promote the adoption of leading

digital solutions and advanced technology by individuals, organisations, and companies to produce
sustainable products and services that contribute to environmental conservation. Following this roadmap, we

are keen to forge new partnerships with the academia and research centres to integrate IP into sustainable

innovations and protect the rights of eco-friendly projects and innovations."
The Undersecretary continued, "This roadmap plays a vital role in fostering innovation and creativity in

sustainable sectors, bolstering the UAE's competitiveness and elevating its standing in key global indicators,

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