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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
UAE reaffirms commitment to expanding

international partnerships to develop IP and support

its contribution to innovation

During its participation in 66th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the WIPO in

Switzerland

July 11, 2025

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led the UAE delegation at the 66th series of Meetings of the
Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Image Courtesy: Ministry of Economy and
Tourism

One of the UAE’s key engagements in global intellectual property governance, H.E. Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led the UAE delegation at the 66th series of
Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization

(WIPO). The meetings commenced at WIPO’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and will
continue until 17 July.

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.

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