The Extraordinary General Assembly of the Arab Union for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AUPIPR) held its meeting in Cairo, with the participation of approximately 76% of members. The meeting discussed an agenda that addressed organizational issues aimed at strengthening the union’s presence on the Arab and regional levels.
The Assembly elected the Board of Directors members, including Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidli, Sheikh Abdul Wahab Al Mandhari, Attorney Zayed Al Shamsi, Asma Abdul Aziz Al Najdi, Counselor Mohammed Bakr Istitieh, Ayat Hamdi Refaat, Hazza Al Shammari, Mohammed Shafiq Al Khalili, and Counselor Shaker Jalala.
The elected council held its first meeting, where Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Al-Obaidli was chosen as President of the Union, Sheikh Abdul Wahab Al-Mandhari as Vice President, and Counselor Osama Musa Al-Baytar was appointed Secretary-General.
The new president emphasized that the next phase will witness the launch of qualitative projects in the field of intellectual property aimed at spreading awareness and promoting innovation in the Arab world. Memoranda of understanding will also be signed with prestigious Arab and international institutions and universities, and specialized training programs will be launched on intellectual property issues, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, contributing to supporting the knowledge economy.
The Arab Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights operates within the framework of the Council of Arab Economic Unity of the League of Arab States. Headquartered in Cairo since its founding in 2005, it has contributed to spreading the culture of intellectual property and supporting entrepreneurship for two decades.
The election of its new leadership confirms its commitment to continuing this mission with a renewed vision and broader horizons
source/content: wam.ae (headline edited)
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