Dubai Culture Conducts Workshop on Intellectual Property for Creative Sector

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The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, recently held a training workshop titled “Intellectual Property and Achieving Leadership in Culture and Creativity.” The event aimed to raise awareness about intellectual property (IP) rights and to facilitate the cataloguing and official registration of works owned by the Authority through the Ministry of Economy’s online platform. This initiative is part of Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to leveraging strategic partnerships to inspire its teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance their excellence in the cultural and creative sectors.

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Taking place at the Etihad Museum, the workshop saw the participation of key department heads from Dubai Culture, including Muna Faisal Al Gurg, CEO of the Museums and Heritage Sector, and Dr. Saeed Mubarak bin Kharbash, CEO of the Arts, Design, and Literature Sector. Representing the Ministry of Economy, Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Rights Sector, also attended.

The workshop included a series of discussions and brainstorming sessions led by experts from the Ministry of Economy specializing in various aspects of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Participants engaged in comprehensive dialogues on key topics, such as the different types of intellectual property and the necessary processes for their registration. The sessions also focused on identifying works produced by Dubai Culture that qualify for registration with the Ministry.

Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, emphasized the importance of Dubai’s vibrant creative environment, which has attracted a wealth of talent and innovation. She stated, “Dubai Culture is committed to enhancing its practices and raising awareness among its employees regarding all aspects of the intellectual property legislative system, including trademark registration and the protection of intellectual works.” Badri further articulated the Authority's goal of adapting its practices to align with the latest global standards in intellectual property protection, which will help foster an environment conducive to innovation and creativity among its workforce.

Moreover, she expressed pride in the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy, highlighting its significance in bolstering Dubai Culture’s relationships with both local and federal government entities. This collaboration is expected to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, ultimately benefiting the cultural and creative sectors within Dubai.

The workshop marks a significant step in Dubai Culture's ongoing efforts to enhance the protection of intellectual property and to ensure that the creative outputs of its teams are appropriately recognized and safeguarded.

Nov. 5, 2024 5:18 p.m. 439

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