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“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
Patent Classification. These steps have contributed to improving the efficiency of the national
intellectual property system, expanding the scope of international protection it offers.”

His Excellency emphasized the importance of concluding negotiations on the adoption of the Protection
of Broadcasting Organizations Treaty and the treaties on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional
Cultural Expressions, following the successful adoption of the Genetic Resources Treaty and the Riyadh
Design Law Treaty. He reaffirmed the UAE’s full support for the organization’s ongoing efforts in this
regard.

The UAE is actively considering the proposal to host an external office of WIPO in the country, in line
with its status as a regional and global hub for innovation and technology. His Excellency further
underscored the importance of advancing dialogue on the inclusion of the Arabic language within the
Madrid System, as this would foster greater linguistic diversity and empower Arabic-speaking
communities to fully access and benefit from the Organization’s services.

The Minister of Economy and Tourism concluded his remarks by reaffirming the UAE’s commitment
to continuing constructive cooperation with the Organization and its member states to strengthen
international IP protection, support the growth of creative economies around the world, and keep pace
with the digital transformations in this vital sector.