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Zawya
19-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Customs unveils innovative extravaganza for UAE Innovates 2025
Dubai - As part of the UAE Innovation Month and under the theme "Impactful Innovations for the Future", Dubai Customs is set to host a spectacular array of events and activities that solidify Dubai's position as a global hub for innovation and innovators. This grand showcase is part of "UAE Innovates 2025", the nation's largest celebration of innovation across the United Arab Emirates. Pioneering events on the horizon Dubai Customs has curated an impressive lineup of events that promise to elevate the culture of innovation in government work and reinforce Dubai's leading status as a global center for innovation: 1. "The Future and Impactful Innovations" Forum: A platform to envision the future of customs work and explore how cutting-edge innovations will shape the transformations in customs operations and trade. 2. "IT Hackathon": In collaboration with Zayed University, this event aims to create advanced digital solutions and services to tackle challenges in the customs sector, with participation from postgraduate students. 3. "Student Hackathon": An initiative by the IPR Department in partnership with Zayed Educational Complex. 4. Lectures and Workshops: Featuring speakers from within and outside the UAE, these sessions will be attended by client representatives from business sectors and strategic partners. The goal is to foresee the future of customs work in alignment with Dubai's vision and its D33 economic agenda. Fostering a culture of innovation Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, Director of Strategy and Corporate Excellence Department, emphasized, "UAE Innovates reflects the wise leadership's paramount importance placed on innovation and its role in achieving successes and accomplishments in both public and private sectors. Innovation has become one of the foundations of the UAE's excellence and leadership." He added that Dubai Customs is keen on implementing Dubai Government's vision by establishing a culture of innovation in government work to achieve excellence in services, support ease of doing business, and enhance Dubai's global competitiveness as a world capital for business and investment, a pivotal center in global trade, and an incubator for innovation and innovators. A Future-forward approach Khalid Al Zarooni, Head of Innovation Center and Future Foresight Team Leader at Dubai Customs, said, "Building on our efforts to promote innovation and pioneer innovative customs services, Dubai Customs is consistently keen to participate in the UAE Innovation Month by organising diverse events targeting partners, customers, employees, the public, and students." He revealed that this year's program for "UAE Innovates 2025" aims to spread the culture of innovation and transition the innovations they develop to a new stage that keeps pace with the global shift towards modern technology and artificial intelligence techniques. The "Future and Impactful Innovations" forum will honor graduates of Dubai Customs Future Ambassadors. The "Student Hackathon" will involve students from Zayed Educational Complex in creating advanced solutions using AI technologies to address challenges faced by intellectual property rights protection and trademark owners. Additionally, weekly lectures on innovation and the future will feature speakers from inside and outside the UAE, along with weekly competitions offering cash prizes. Al Zarooni concluded by noting that the UAE Innovation Month has become a stimulating opportunity for innovation and development for all components of society and government departments, which seek through this annual event to highlight their continuous efforts in innovation and development.
Al Bawaba
16-02-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Customs launches "Basma (Imprint)" Award to foster innovation and protect intellectual property
In alignment with the UAE's 'Year of Community' goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across various fields, and as part of its commitment to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation while raising awareness about the protection of intellectual property rights and combating infringements, Dubai Customs has launched the "Basma (Imprint)" Award. This initiative aims to encourage creative thinking and safeguard intellectual property. The award is divided into two categories: one for the general public and another for school and university students, motivating younger generations to engage in raising awareness about the dangers and negative impacts of counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations, including their health, environmental, and economic consequences. Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department at Dubai Customs, highlighted that Dubai Customs, through its dedicated department, is deeply committed to safeguarding the rights of trademark owners, innovators, and creators. This commitment aligns with the organization's mission to protect society and foster sustainable economic development by focusing on compliance, facilitation, and innovation. Dubai Customs places a strong emphasis on educating the community through regular workshops, competitions, and awareness campaigns that underline the harmful effects—both health-related and economic—of counterfeit goods and the importance of combating such illegal products. This also involves protecting the rights of producers, creators, innovators, and intellectual property owners across various industries, which further enhances the culture of innovation within society and strengthens Dubai's reputation as a global hub for creators, innovators, and businesses. Aisha Harib, Senior Officer for Awareness and Education at the IPR Department, explained that in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Dubai Customs annually organizes the Intellectual Property Award for students in schools and universities across the country. This year, in honor of the "Year of Community," a new category has been added to include the broader public, encouraging everyone to engage in innovation and raise awareness about intellectual property protection. Regarding the award's criteria, Aisha Harib mentioned that it recognizes the best awareness initiative, divided into three categories: The first category invites participants to submit a video content campaign on a social media platform, with the content and platform subject to approval by the award team. The second category encourages writing an article or short story about the impact of intellectual property on society and advocating for the protection of creativity and innovation. The third category focuses on submitting a podcast that explores intellectual property issues in an innovative and engaging manner. All participants will receive guidance from experts in the field of intellectual property protection. Submissions will be accepted until February 17th, with content to be reviewed and approved between March 3rd and 25th. The winners will be recognized during the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations on April 26th, with cash prizes awarded. For further details, interested parties can contact Dubai Customs at toll-free number, 8001886, or visit
Zawya
15-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Customs launches "Basma (Imprint)" Award to foster innovation and protect intellectual property
Dubai: In alignment with the UAE's 'Year of Community' goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across various fields, and as part of its commitment to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation while raising awareness about the protection of intellectual property rights and combating infringements, Dubai Customs has launched the "Basma (Imprint)" Award. This initiative aims to encourage creative thinking and safeguard intellectual property. The award is divided into two categories: one for the general public and another for school and university students, motivating younger generations to engage in raising awareness about the dangers and negative impacts of counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations, including their health, environmental, and economic consequences. Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department at Dubai Customs, highlighted that Dubai Customs, through its dedicated department, is deeply committed to safeguarding the rights of trademark owners, innovators, and creators. This commitment aligns with the organization's mission to protect society and foster sustainable economic development by focusing on compliance, facilitation, and innovation. Dubai Customs places a strong emphasis on educating the community through regular workshops, competitions, and awareness campaigns that underline the harmful effects—both health-related and economic—of counterfeit goods and the importance of combating such illegal products. This also involves protecting the rights of producers, creators, innovators, and intellectual property owners across various industries, which further enhances the culture of innovation within society and strengthens Dubai's reputation as a global hub for creators, innovators, and businesses. Aisha Harib, Senior Officer for Awareness and Education at the IPR Department, explained that in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Dubai Customs annually organizes the Intellectual Property Award for students in schools and universities across the country. This year, in honor of the "Year of Community," a new category has been added to include the broader public, encouraging everyone to engage in innovation and raise awareness about intellectual property protection. Regarding the award's criteria, Aisha Harib mentioned that it recognizes the best awareness initiative, divided into three categories: The first category invites participants to submit a video content campaign on a social media platform, with the content and platform subject to approval by the award team. The second category encourages writing an article or short story about the impact of intellectual property on society and advocating for the protection of creativity and innovation. The third category focuses on submitting a podcast that explores intellectual property issues in an innovative and engaging manner. All participants will receive guidance from experts in the field of intellectual property protection. Submissions will be accepted until February 17th, with content to be reviewed and approved between March 3rd and 25th. The winners will be recognized during the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations on April 26th, with cash prizes awarded. For further details, interested parties can contact Dubai Customs at toll-free number, 8001886, or visit .
Khaleej Times
15-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai launches award for innovation, protection of intellectual property
In alignment with the UAE's 'Year of Community' goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across various fields, Dubai Customs has launched the "Basma (Imprint)" Award. The initiative aims at promoting a culture of creativity and innovation while raising awareness about the protection of intellectual property rights and combating infringements. The award is divided into two categories: one for the public and another for school and university students, motivating younger generations to engage in raising awareness about the dangers and negative impacts of counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations, including their health, environmental, and economic consequences. Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department at Dubai Customs, highlighted that Dubai Customs, through its dedicated department, is deeply committed to safeguarding the rights of trademark owners, innovators, and creators. Dubai Customs places a strong emphasis on educating the community through regular workshops, competitions, and awareness campaigns that underline the harmful effects—both health-related and economic—of counterfeit goods and the importance of combating such illegal products. He said this also involves protecting the rights of producers, creators, innovators, and intellectual property owners across various industries, which further enhances the culture of innovation within society and strengthens Dubai's reputation as a global hub for creators, innovators, and businesses. Aisha Harib, Senior Officer for Awareness and Education at the IPR Department, explained that in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Dubai Customs annually organises the Intellectual Property Award for students in schools and universities across the country. This year, in honour of the "Year of Community," a new category has been added to include the broader public, encouraging everyone to engage in innovation and raise awareness about intellectual property protection. Regarding the award's criteria, Aisha Harib said that it recognises the best awareness initiative, divided into three categories: The first category invites participants to submit a video content campaign on a social media platform, with the content and platform subject to approval by the award team. The second category encourages writing an article or short story about the impact of intellectual property on society and advocating for the protection of creativity and innovation. The third category focuses on submitting a podcast that explores intellectual property issues in an innovative and engaging manner. All participants will receive guidance from experts in the field of intellectual property protection. Submissions will be accepted until February 17th, with content to be reviewed and approved between March 3rd and 25th. The winners will be recognized during the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations on April 26th, with cash prizes awarded.
