The Ministry of Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association to strengthen collaboration in delivering a specialized training programme for UAE trademark agents. The initiative aims to equip participants with the technical and legal
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In the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, the Ministry of Economy launched the ‘Summer Hospitality Camp 2025’. The comprehensive training program places students in real-world hospitality settings such as hotels and tourism facilities to enhance national tourism capabilities, supporting broader
The Ministry of Economy participated in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event took place recently at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, under the […]
The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of the geographical indications (GI) system for national products – the first-of-its-kind federal initiative designed to safeguard local products with unique features and characteristics that originate from specific geographical regions in the UAE. The initiative aims to enhance the intellectual property (IP) protection
The Ministry of Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) to enhance cooperation in the fields of competition protection and combating monopolistic practices, contributing to promoting a fair business environment in both countries. The signing took place on the sidelines of ECA’s annual conference held in Egypt. The
The Ministry of Economy signed a series of MoUs with several competent national authorities in the field of anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing, including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The agreements aim to strengthen national efforts in developing the regulatory infrastructure, enhancing integrity
The Ministry of Economy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGS Gulf Limited to enhance cooperation in monitoring the quality of food and consumer products in the country’s markets and ensuring their compliance with the highest safety standards. The MoU also aims to verify the validity of consumer complaints that fall […]
The Ministry of Economy announced the granting of the Collective Music Management license to the Emirati Musicians’ Association (EMA), as part of its efforts to organize the collection and distribution of rights of music creators and ensure that media channels and content streaming platforms uphold copyrights held by creators in the UAE’s music industry. The […]
The Ministry of Economy hosted the ‘Future of Jobs’ workshop in collaboration with Integra Seven, a leading UAE-based public policy research and consulting firm. The session brought together representatives from 14 key economic entities and companies across the country. The workshop focused on empowering, attracting, and retaining talented individuals in the country, in
The Ministry of Economy organized the ‘Riyada Development Program’ in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, recently, with an aim to enhance engagement with entrepreneurs in the region, support them in launching and expanding their startups locally and internationally, and foster the exchange of experiences, while also addressing the challenges related to business expansion. The event was
The Ministry of Economy recently held a comprehensive workshop to introduce government organisations to the Economic Activities Platform, an innovative digital portal designed to facilitate government integration and provide access to the National Economic Registry ‘Growth’. The workshop was attended by H.E. Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Assistant
The programme is part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance awareness of the risks and requirements associated with combating money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism in accordance with global best practices. Abu Dhabi, 08 January 2025 –The Ministry of Economy has launched a specialised training programme aimed at developing capacities, professional
The Ministry of Economy launched the ‘Patent Hive’ initiative to boost the approval rate of patents, encourage innovation, and motivate talents to submit patent applications. By reducing registration expenses and accelerating the patenting process, the initiative aims to drive a significant increase in the number of patents registered in the UAE, enhancing the nation’s
As part of its efforts to enhance the digital transformation of the National Economic Registry (‘Growth’ platform) and to broaden its partner base, the Ministry of Economy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ADNOC, the leading national company in energy production. The partnership will facilitate the integration of data and statistics and contribute to […]
As part of the Ministry of Economy’s Economic Engagement initiative, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, visited two food sector companies with an aim to boost collaboration with the country’s private sector. During the visit, the companies were briefed on leading national policies and strategies including the economic clusters strategy, which seeks […]
The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) organised the Cooperative Sector Leaders Forum – the first-ever event tailored for leaders in the UAE’s cooperative sector. It was aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices and increasing awareness on the key global developments and trends in the sector. Additionally, the forum explored expansion strategies and
The Ministry of Economy announced the results of the UAE’s intellectual property (IP) sector performance during the first nine months of 2024. The registration of intellectual property, trademarks, patents, and utility certificates experienced remarkable growth, confirming the success of the national efforts to establish an environment that stimulates innovation;
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, met with a delegation from the Republic of Estonia led by H.E. Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economy and Industry of Estonia. The meeting explored ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including the new economy, technology, industry, tourism, […]
The Ministry of Economy and the Federal Youth Authority organized a youth circle, themed ‘Entrepreneurship and the Future: The Role of Youth in Shaping the New Economy,’ in the presence of H.E Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; and H.E Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth. A number of Emirati […]
The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of the National Economic Registry (NER) – Growth – the largest unified and reliable database of enterprises and companies’ business licenses across the seven emirates. This registry combines the procedures and requirements for establishing businesses and conducting economic activities in the country into a single





























