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Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, emphasised that this cooperation

reflects the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its intellectual property
ecosystem by adopting international best practices. In particular, the focus is on industrial
property rights and the development of patent registration procedures that meet the aspirations
of innovators and provide flexible and efficient services that support an innovation-driven and

entrepreneurial environment. This effort reinforces the country’s position as a regional hub for
intellectual property rights protection.

He also highlighted that the partnership with the US side represents a new push to accelerate
patent issuance by strengthening international cooperation and adopting advanced operational
models. These measures aim to ensure faster and more efficient protection for inventors and
entrepreneurs, thereby creating an encouraging environment for innovation and investment in
knowledge- and technology-based sectors, and enhancing the UAE’s readiness for a creativity-

driven economic future.

This cooperation is part of the Ministry's broader efforts to develop the industrial property
system, streamline procedures, and offer high-quality, flexible services to innovators in support
of the country’s business environment.

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