The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group, to strengthen intellectual property protection and patent registration, reinforcing the UAE’s innovation-driven economy.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park and other TECOM business districts.
The partnership will provide legal and technical support to companies operating within Dubai Science Park and across TECOM Group’s ecosystems. It aims to accelerate patent reviews, support commercialisation, and safeguard the rights of innovators, contributing to the UAE’s position as a global hub for IP rights.
Al Muaini highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to fostering innovation through collaboration with private sector partners, while Janahi emphasised that the initiative would enhance research, development, and long-term economic growth.
Between January and July 2025, the Ministry recorded 1,221 patents, more than double the 466 filed in the same period last year, alongside a rise in applications. The surge reflects growing awareness of IP as a driver of the knowledge economy.
Dubai Science Park hosts over 500 companies and 6,500 professionals in life sciences, energy, and environmental sectors, offering advanced labs, offices, and facilities within TECOM Group’s wider portfolio of business districts.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
