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2/24/25, 9:29 AM UAE launches new roadmap for ‘Green Intellectual Property’ to drive innovation - Business - Real Estate - Emirates24|7

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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

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