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UAE signs MoU with WIPO to advance intellectual property
ecosystem and strengthen policy integration across innovation,

education, and industry

Ministry of Economy and Tourism continues its efforts to develop the national IP
ecosystem through forging global partnerships

Abu Dhabi, 16 July 2025: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to strengthen
cooperation in developing the UAE’s intellectual property ecosystem in line with global best
practices, and to exchange expertise in national policy and legislative development. The MoU was
signed on the sidelines of the UAE delegation’s participation in the 66th meeting of WIPO member
states in Geneva.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, stated that the agreement with
WIPO marks a significant step forward in enhancing the institutional framework of the UAE’s IP
ecosystem. He emphasized that it reflects the leadership’s vision of establishing a comprehensive
legislative and service environment that protects the rights of innovators and creators, and fosters a
competitive, knowledge-based, and innovation-driven economy. H.E. added that collaboration with
WIPO will accelerate the adoption of global tools and policies in digital transformation, capacity-
building, and knowledge policy integration, further cementing the UAE’s position as a global hub
for the new economy and creative industries.

H.E. said: "Intellectual property is a key enabler of our country’s knowledge-based economic
model, fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship in scientific, technological, and
cultural fields. Therefore, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism continues to enhance the UAE’s IP
ecosystem in line with international best practices. To this end, we are forging partnerships with our
global partners and relevant global organisations and keeping pace with global technical and
legislative developments in this regard, aligned with the objectives of 'We the UAE 2031' to solidify
the UAE’s position as a global hub for the new economy."

The agreement was signed by H.E. Bin Touq and Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO. Under
the terms of the agreement, both parties will collaborate on supporting digital transformation,
developing joint projects, and building institutional and human capacities. They will also strengthen
policy integration across innovation, education, industry, and intellectual property through
leveraging WIPO’s expertise. A joint working group will be formed to follow up the
implementation, assess progress, update the action plan, and share technical reports and
information, thereby reinforcing the competitiveness of the UAE’s innovation and creativity sectors
at regional and global levels.