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of entrepreneurs, innovators, startups, artists, creatives, innovators, researchers and academics
working in fields such as creative design, sustainability, health, education and the legal sector.

Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri highlighted the UAE’s unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant
ecosystem that nurtures innovation, stimulates the development of ideas, and supports the growth
of creative businesses. The nation has successfully built a comprehensive legislative and
institutional framework, further bolstered by integrated services designed to protect intellectual
property rights across all sectors, in alignment with international best practices. These endeavours
are pivotal in realising the aspirations of the "We the UAE 2031" vision, which seeks to position the
UAE as a global leader in the new economy and among the top 10 destinations worldwide for talent
and creativity over the next decade.

Al Marri added, that the launch of the Dubai IP Hub, in collaboration with the Dubai Future
Foundation, marks a crucial advancement in fortifying intellectual property protections for the
creative industries, both in Dubai and across the UAE. This strategic initiative equips entrepreneurs,
authors, creatives, and researchers with the necessary tools and resources to secure and formalise
their innovations, thereby reinforcing the nation's economy, which is increasingly driven by
creativity and innovation.

Khalfan Belhoul said: “The collaboration with the Ministry of Economy in developing this platform is
part of ongoing efforts to advance the UAE’s legislative framework, strengthen the readiness of all
economic sectors, and create a robust R&D ecosystem. By providing vital tools for businesses to
thrive, we aim to support their growth and expansion within the UAE, the region, and on a global
scale.”

Belhoul added: “The launch of Dubai IP Hub seeks to create a comprehensive and reliable resource
for entrepreneurs, offering seamless access to essential information, resources, guidance, and
cost details related to intellectual property registration. We remain committed to working with key
stakeholders across government, legislative, academic, and entrepreneurial sectors to cement
Dubai and the UAE’s position as global leaders in creativity and innovation.”

Focusing on four main pillars, DIPH will provide guidelines for registering all types of intellectual
property through a seamless digital experience. It will offer a comprehensive and trusted source of
information as well as guidance on IP protection and commercial exploitation by providing tools
and resources to develop IP strategies.

One of the hub’s main features is a seamless digital interface that centralises all relevant
information, tools, guidelines and resources in a single, easily accessible place.

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