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Press Release

H.E. 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.

H.E. 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, H.E. 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," H.E. added.
Furthermore, H.E. highlighted the new roadmap’s key objectives that the Ministry seeks to
accomplish, including the introduction of a program that will accelerate the registration of patents
related to sustainable technologies and eco-friendly innovations. The aim is to raise the percentage
of patent registrations for sustainable and environmental innovations to eight per cent of the total
number of patent registrations in the country. Furthermore, it will strengthen the legal frameworks
for protecting patents related to environmental sustainability, particularly given the continued
growth in the number of patent applications submitted in the country, which reached
approximately 3,622 in 2024.
H.E. invited innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, institutions, and universities to leverage the
advantages offered by the new roadmap for Green IP, highlighting the competitive environment
that the UAE offers in terms of IP and related activities.

H.E. Al Saleh concluded his speech by emphasizing the UAE's accomplishments in establishing a
robust and competitive legislative framework to foster the growth of this crucial sector. This
framework encompasses the issuance of laws on the Protection of Industrial Property Rights,
Trademarks, and Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights. The UAE is currently among the top