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1/16/25, 1:30 PM Ministry of Economy launches ‘Patent Hive’ initiative to support inventors - Middle East News 247

Ministry of Economy launches ‘Patent Hive’

initiative to support inventors

By News Desk 1 07/01/2025

The Ministry of Economy launched the ‘Patent Hive’ initiative to boost the approval rate of patents, encourage
innovation, and motivate talents to submit patent applications. By reducing registration expenses and

accelerating the patenting process, the initiative aims to drive a significant increase in the number of patents
registered in the UAE, enhancing the nation’s competitiveness on regional and global fronts in innovation and
creativity.

The initiative was introduced during an event organised by the Ministry of Economy, bringing together
representatives from universities and research centers to discuss strategies for supporting the initiative. The

event emphasised the critical role of public-private sector collaboration in achieving the initiative’s objectives
and explored opportunities to engage students, innovators, and scientific research centers through tailored
incentives and partnerships.

H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, emphasised that, under the
visionary guidance of the UAE’s wise leadership, the country has made significant strides in advancing the

intellectual property (IP) sector, a vital cornerstone for driving the growth of the national economy. The UAE
has actively created a conducive environment for IP protection in different fields, with a particular focus on

adhering to best global practices in patent registration and documentation. Additionally, the country has

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