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Press Release

UAE reaffirm s 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

Abu Dhabi, 11 July 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). The meetings commenced at the Organization’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.