Congratulations to the UAE and to the Ministry of Economy for the historic launch of the Geographical Indications (GI) system and the UAE's first GI's. The launch event was held under the patronage of H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq, Minister of Economy and in the presence of several excellencies and dignitaries from the UAE Ministry of Economy and other Government Departments. The AIPPI UAE participated by its President, Mrs Hoda Barakat, moderating a Panel on the international experience and best practices with GI's. A large number of AIPPI UAE members also attended to show full support for this important initiative.