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2/19/25, 3:32 PM UAE launches new roadmap for 'Green Intellectual Property'
sector. The ‘Green IP’ roadmap is a new step in our efforts 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 (WIPO) 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, the 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. Moreover, sustainability plays a pivotal role in the
UAE’s strategies and visions to drive economic growth.

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, organizations, 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.” “This new roadmap supports the country’s
efforts to enhance the UAE’s IP landscape in accordance with international standards. It aims to offer
the utmost legal protection for innovations, while also meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly
innovations locally and globally. In alignment with the Ministry’s strategic objectives, the roadmap
contributes to fostering leadership and competitiveness in innovation and IP rights in the UAE,” he
added.

Furthermore, he highlighted the new roadmap’s key objectives that the Ministry seeks to accomplish,
including the introduction of a programme that will accelerate the registration of patents related to

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