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7/17/25, 1:57 PM UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism strengthens IP cooperation with Spain and Morocco
The UAE’s MoU with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office

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Minister bin Touq emphasized the UAE’s ongoing commitment to building a robust, future-ready IP
ecosystem and deepening international collaboration.

He noted that partnerships with Spain and Morocco mark a significant step in technical knowledge
exchange, streamlined registration systems, and the adoption of modern compliance standards.

These strategic agreements reflect the UAE’s broader vision to foster innovation, protect intellectual
property rights, and create a more efficient and globally integrated IP environment.

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the UAE is responsible for shaping and implementing the
country’s economic and tourism strategies. Its primary role is to foster a competitive, diversified, and
sustainable national economy while positioning the UAE as a leading global destination for business and
tourism.

The Ministry formulates national economic policies to promote growth across non-oil sectors and achieve
long-term sustainable development, aligned with the UAE’s strategic visions such as UAE Vision 2031.

It supports foreign direct investment and works to strengthen the UAE’s reputation as a global investment
hub.

In addition to economic planning, the Ministry oversees the regulation of business activities, intellectual
property rights, consumer protection, and competition laws. It manages commercial registration and
licensing and plays a key role in international trade relations, including the negotiation of bilateral and
multilateral economic agreements.

The UAE’s MoU with the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office

The Ministry also leads efforts to build a robust national intellectual property framework, encouraging
innovation and the development of human capital. It supports the integration of advanced technologies
such as artificial intelligence to enhance economic processes and services.

On the tourism front, the Ministry develops and executes national strategies to promote the UAE as a
world-class destination. It works to highlight the country’s cultural heritage, luxury experiences, and
diverse tourism offerings, often in collaboration with local tourism authorities across the Emirates.

Internationally, the Ministry represents the UAE in global economic and intellectual property forums, such
as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It
regularly engages in strategic partnerships and signs cooperation agreements with other nations to advance
economic and IP development objectives.

Overall, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism plays a central role in driving the UAE’s transformation
into a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy while enhancing its global standing in trade, investment,
and tourism.

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