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Interview with

Mr. al Sulait

Director of the Qatar office to the Trade and Economic Organizations in

Geneva

Mr. Al Sulaiti, thank you for agreeing to this trademarks efficiently across 130+ countries with
interview. Before your appointment as the a single application. This not only simplifies the
current Director of the Qatar office to the Trade process but also enhances the competitiveness of
and Economic Organizations in Geneva in 2022, businesses in Qatar by enabling them to expand
you worked as a commercial attaché and legal into global markets with greater ease. This
counsel with a background in international move is particularly important for our ongoing
business, commerce, trade, comparative economic diversification, especially in sectors
law, and international arbitration. You’ve like technology, manufacturing, and the creative
spearheaded the development of multiple joint industries, as the country transitions away from
programs and initiatives between WIPO and reliance on hydrocarbons.
various institutions in Qatar on the importance
of IP. And recently, Qatar has celebrated its This is also fundamental in our modernization
accession to the Madrid Protocol on October efforts, particularly with regard to the legal and
7 . Can you please tell us why this is such a big regulatory frameworks. It reinforces Qatar’s
th
step? commitment to building a knowledge-based
Thank you for having me. Qatar’s accession to economy where innovation and intellectual
the Madrid Protocol is an unparalleled historic property are central to growth. On the
achievement, as it marks a monumental step international stage, it strengthens Qatar’s
in our country’s evolution. This accession reputation as a leader in IP protection and
facilitates the alignment of Qatar’s IP system demonstrates the country’s dedication to global
with international standards which will allow cooperation.
business owners and innovators to protect their

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