As part of its broader strategy to build a knowledge-based economy, the UAE is continuing to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) ecosystem through robust public-private collaborations. In a notable development, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Science Park, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, to enhance cooperation in IP protection and patent registration.

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, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City.

Under this partnership, companies operating in Dubai Science Park and other TECOM Group districts will receive legal and technical support to safeguard their intellectual property and streamline patent processes. The collaboration is designed to drive innovation, support creators, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for intellectual property.

Dr. Al Muaini emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to building an innovation-driven economy. “The MoU with TECOM Group will provide legal and technical support to business owners operating within TECOM Group’s business districts, while also accelerating the review and commercialisation of patent applications both locally and internationally. This, in turn, will enhance the economic value of our national innovations.”

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi added, “IP protections are essential to foster innovation, and the UAE’s commitment to nurturing human ingenuity is attracting the world’s brightest minds to our nation. Our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism will significantly accelerate research and development, cultivating homegrown innovation that delivers global impact.”

Between January and July 2025, the Ministry recorded 1,221 patents, up from 466 during the same period last year, highlighting growing awareness of the role of intellectual property in economic development. Dubai Science Park currently hosts over 500 companies and 6,500 professionals across the life sciences, energy, and environmental sectors.