The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the UAE has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office, aiming to enhance cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP).
The MoUs, formalized during the UAE delegation’s participation in the 66th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, were signed in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism.
These agreements are designed to support the development of the UAE’s IP framework in alignment with international best practices, and to bolster the country’s position as a hub for innovation and knowledge-based industries.
Key areas of cooperation outlined in the MoUs include digital transformation, talent development, and improved coordination in industrial property and patent registration. Both agreements emphasize the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance processes such as patent search and classification.
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Minister bin Touq emphasized the UAE’s ongoing commitment to building a robust, future-ready IP ecosystem and deepening international collaboration.
He noted that partnerships with Spain and Morocco mark a significant step in technical knowledge exchange, streamlined registration systems, and the adoption of modern compliance standards.
These strategic agreements reflect the UAE’s broader vision to foster innovation, protect intellectual property rights, and create a more efficient and globally integrated IP environment.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the UAE is responsible for shaping and implementing the country’s economic and tourism strategies. Its primary role is to foster a competitive, diversified, and sustainable national economy while positioning the UAE as a leading global destination for business and tourism.
The Ministry formulates national economic policies to promote growth across non-oil sectors and achieve long-term sustainable development, aligned with the UAE’s strategic visions such as UAE Vision 2031.
It supports foreign direct investment and works to strengthen the UAE’s reputation as a global investment hub.
In addition to economic planning, the Ministry oversees the regulation of business activities, intellectual property rights, consumer protection, and competition laws. It manages commercial registration and licensing and plays a key role in international trade relations, including the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral economic agreements.
The Ministry also leads efforts to build a robust national intellectual property framework, encouraging innovation and the development of human capital. It supports the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to enhance economic processes and services.
On the tourism front, the Ministry develops and executes national strategies to promote the UAE as a world-class destination. It works to highlight the country’s cultural heritage, luxury experiences, and diverse tourism offerings, often in collaboration with local tourism authorities across the Emirates.
Internationally, the Ministry represents the UAE in global economic and intellectual property forums, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It regularly engages in strategic partnerships and signs cooperation agreements with other nations to advance economic and IP development objectives.
Overall, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism plays a central role in driving the UAE’s transformation into a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy while enhancing its global standing in trade, investment, and tourism.
