The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group PJSC, to enhance intellectual property (IP) protection and streamline patent registration processes.
The agreement was formalised by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City.
Driving IP and Innovation in the UAE
The partnership will extend legal and technical support to companies operating within Dubai Science Park and across TECOM Group’s wider ecosystem, which includes over 10 innovation-focused business districts. By accelerating patent reviews and commercialisation both locally and globally, the initiative aims to boost the economic value of national innovations and strengthen the UAE’s position as a knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Al Muaini said:
“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.”
Patent Growth Highlights Momentum
Between January and July 2025, the Ministry recorded 1,221 patents, up from 466 during the same period in 2024. Patent applications also rose to 2,430, compared to 1,996 a year earlier, reflecting heightened awareness of the role of IP protection in driving the UAE’s innovation-led economy.
Building a Global Science Ecosystem
Janahi emphasized the role of IP in advancing research and talent attraction:
“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.”
Dubai Science Park, home to more than 500 companies including AstraZeneca, BeiGene, and Pfizer, as well as 6,500 professionals across life sciences, energy, and environmental sectors, offers Grade-A offices, LEED-certified laboratories, and advanced logistics facilities. The collaboration underscores TECOM Group’s role in positioning Dubai as a hub for cutting-edge innovation, IP protection, and commercialisation.
–Input WAM
