UAE In-Focus — Al Ain Farms enters new markets through DP World’s global logistics network

Al Ain Farms was first dairy company in the UAE, founded in 1981 (Al Ain Farms)
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Updated 25 August 2022
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UAE In-Focus — Al Ain Farms enters new markets through DP World’s global logistics network

RIYADH: Dairy producer Al Ain Farms has joined the family of ecommerce brands hosted on DUBUY.com, according to Emirates News Agency WAM.

By partnering with Al Ain Farms, DUBUY.com can now offer a new segment of local dairy products from all over the world. 

Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and most recently Ghana and Zambia are among the countries that Al Ain Farms has access to, WAM said. 

Over 2 million visitors have visited DUBUY.com since it launched in November 2021, according to chief operating officer of Digital Trade Solutions at DP World Mahmood Al Bastaki. 

“We connect 10,000 registered customers to 2,000 registered vendors and facilitate the trade of 1.4 million products each day,” he said. 

Listed national companies assets rise by 10% in H1 2022

The assets of national companies listed on local financial markets increased by 10 percent in the first half of 2022, equivalent to 425.7 billion dirhams ($115.8 billion).

It is an indication of the assets’ robust financial performance and their ability to expand their operations, develop new products and acquire new companies, according to Emirates News Agency WAM. 

At the end of June, assets of 118 listed companies reported on financial market websites had increased to 4.735 trillion dirhams from 4.309 trillion dirhams in December 2021.

As of June 2022, 74 companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange accounted for 59.8 percent of total assets, valued at 2.832 trillion dirhams, up 10 percent from 2.575 trillion dirhams at the end of December 2021.

The assets of 44 listed companies on the Dubai Financial Market constituted 40.2 percent, valued at 1.903 trillion dirhams at the end of June, up 9.7 percent from 1.735 trillion dirhams at the end of December 2021.

At the end of June 2022, 17 banks accounted for 69 percent of total assets, valued at 3.273 trillion dirhams, compared to 3.139 trillion dirhams at the end of December 2021.

With 1.042 trillion dirhams in assets, First Abu Dhabi Bank was the leading listed company.


Saudi Arabia reports surge in patent filings amid innovation drive

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Saudi Arabia reports surge in patent filings amid innovation drive

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in the number of patent applications filed by individuals and national institutions during 2025, reflecting a growing awareness among innovators and national entities of the importance of protecting innovations and maximizing the value of intangible assets.

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property explained that patent applications filed by individuals witnessed substantial growth, rising from 2,007 submissions in 2024 to 3,942 in 2025, representing a growth rate of 96 percent. This indicates a broadening base of innovators and entrepreneurs, and a rising awareness of the importance of registering intellectual property rights, according to the Saudi Press Agency. 

The authority also indicated that the number of patent applications filed by national institutions increased from 408 in 2024 to 734 in 2025, representing an 80 percent growth. This reflects the increasing interest of national entities in protecting their innovations and transforming them into valuable economic assets.

The entity further noted that this growth contributed to raising the total number of patent applications filed in 2025 to 10,300, compared to 8,029 in 2024. It affirmed its continued efforts to develop the intellectual property system, streamline registration procedures, and support innovation, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia has made notable progress in the 2025 Global Intellectual Property Index, with its score rising by 17.5 percent, placing it among the fastest-improving economies out of the 55 countries evaluated.

According to the 13th edition of the index, published by the US Chamber of Commerce in April, the Kingdom now ranks 40th globally, a reflection of the substantial reforms driven by its Vision 2030 strategy. These reforms aim to enhance intellectual property protection, foster innovation, and support the growth of a knowledge-based economy.

Since 2019, Saudi Arabia’s overall score has increased from 36.6 percent to 53.7 percent in 2025, marking a cumulative improvement of over 40 percent in just six years. This progress stems from a comprehensive transformation of the nation’s IP ecosystem, including the strengthening of legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms.

These developments highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing institutional capacity and ongoing regulatory modernization, led by the SAIP.