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7/16/25, 4:44 PM UAE reaffirms commitment to expanding international partnerships to develop IP and support its contribution to innovation
H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that, under the visionary leadership of the UAE, the country has established a
world-class intellectual property (IP) protection system, which serves as a cornerstone of its knowledge-
based, innovation-driven economy. He highlighted the UAE’s comprehensive strategy to modernize IP
legislation and policies, ensuring robust frameworks for trademarks, creative works, and innovations

that not only safeguard intellectual property but also actively promote its development and growth.

H.E. said: “Over recent years, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism has spearheaded strategic
initiatives to foster innovation and safeguard creative ideas, most notably through our comprehensive
national IP system. This pioneering framework streamlines procedures, accelerates service delivery

across all IP applications, raises awareness about creators’ rights protection, and delivers a seamless
stakeholder experience in line with international best practices.”

Furthermore, H.E. highlighted the launch of the Green IP initiative - a national program aimed at fast-
tracking patent examinations for sustainable technologies, underscoring the UAE’s commitment to
circular economy principles and eco-innovation. He also emphasized ongoing efforts to develop

domestic expertise, including the trademark registration agent accreditation program conducted in
partnership with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA). Additionally, H.E. announced a
pioneering initiative to establish an intangible assets financing framework, creating a standardized IP

valuation system to improve funding access and liquidity for selected SMEs and startups in the digital
and technology sectors.

“The UAE has also introduced a pioneering collective license management system for music rights — a
landmark regulatory advancement that brings structure to the entire music value chain, including
composition, songwriting, performance, production, and publishing. The Emirates Music Rights

Association was awarded the first license, followed by Music Nation. This strategic move aims to foster
the sector’s growth and develop a knowledge-based creative economy driven by innovation,” H.E. Bin
Touq added.

In addition, H.E. Bin Touq highlighted the UAE’s launch of its first Geographical Indications system — a

historic initiative that formally protects distinctive national products tied to specific regions in the country.
The inaugural registration phase recognizes four iconic products embodying the UAE’s cultural and
geographical identity: honey from the Hatta region; ceramics from the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah;
Dabbas dates from the Al Dhafra region; and traditional palm frond products crafted across various
emirates, reflecting the nation’s rich artisanal heritage.

His Excellency added: “We firmly believe that intellectual property serves as a fundamental catalyst for
enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness and sustaining its long-term growth. Therefore, we are actively
expanding our international partnerships by joining key global treaties and agreements related to
intellectual property. Notable among these are the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of

Origin and their International Registration, the Budapest Treaty, which fosters a supportive research
environment in the field of microorganisms, and the Strasbourg Agreement concerning the International

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