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SFAO and Ministry of Economy host workshop on IP

October 29, 2024 / 7:00 PM

Sharjah24: The Sharjah Federal Affairs Office (SFAO), in collaboration with the intellectual property
sector of the Ministry of Economy, organised a workshop at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and
Industry on October 24.

The workshop aimed to enhance cooperation in intellectual property (IP) initiatives and fields for
the coming phase, bringing together Abdullah Ali Al Mahyan, Head of the Federal Affairs Office in
Sharjah; Dr Abdul Rahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property
Sector at the Ministry of Economy; and representatives from various Sharjah government bodies.

The event focused on the Ministry’s role in supporting IP and promoting awareness of its
importance in Sharjah.

Abdullah Al Mahyan expressed appreciation for the Ministry's efforts in advancing IP protection and
encouraged Sharjah’s government entities to document and protect their innovations. He
underscored the value of collaboration between local and federal organisations in achieving shared
goals.

Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Muaini highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to fostering a supportive
environment for IP, advancing creativity and innovation in alignment with international standards,
and bolstering knowledge-based initiatives. He also acknowledged Sharjah’s advanced IP
infrastructure and the importance of ongoing workshops to facilitate collaboration and share best
practices.

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