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2/24/25, 9:29 AM UAE launches new roadmap for ‘Green Intellectual Property’ to drive innovation
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, particularly in the Global Innovation Index (GII), where the UAE consistently maintains its
regional and international prominence year after year."

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