On May 7, 2025, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association took part in a significant celebration organized by the Arab League in Cairo to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2025. The event was themed “Intellectual Property and Music: Singing the Praises of Intellectual Property,” emphasizing the essential role of intellectual property rights in the creative sector....
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received an intellectual property certificate for its innovative solar-powered electric abra. This certification was awarded by the Ministry of Economy, which is the official authority in the UAE responsible for granting intellectual property certificates across various sectors. The achievement serves multiple strategic purposes. It protects RTA’s exclusive rights,...
Experts at a recent conference in Dubai discussed the potential for employees to have AI digital twins, which could significantly change workplace roles and how intellectual property is managed by 2027. The concept of AI avatars was presented as a transformative development that could enhance productivity and innovation in the workplace. The discussions highlighted that...
Dubai Customs has launched the “Basma (Imprint)” Award to promote innovation and raise awareness about intellectual property rights in alignment with the UAE’s “Year of Community” initiative. The award features two categories, one aimed at the general public and another for students in schools and universities. It encourages young participants to learn about the risks...
The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has announced a new accelerator and roadmap aimed at significantly reducing the time required to approve intellectual property (IP) applications in the green and sustainability sectors. This move is designed to benefit the community and is part of the UAE’s broader sustainability initiatives, which gained momentum during the...
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, convened a meeting with Daren Tang, the Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), during the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 24, 2025. The primary focus of their...