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10/14/24, 9:30 AM Dubai launches new IP Hub to empower innovators, entrepreneurs and enhance business landscape - Middle East Business New…
Reinforcing Dubai’s position as a centre for technology, the new platform will benefit a wide
range of entrepreneurs, innovators, startups, artists, creatives, innovators, researchers and

academics working in fields such as creative design, sustainability, health, education and the
legal sector.

HE 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.

H.E. 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.

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