Article: The legal protection of the creative economy: the case of UAE Journal: International Journal of Economics and Business Research (IJEBR) 2025 Vol.29 No.19 pp.38 - 56 Abstract: The research where the meaning of the creative economy was explained, which is based on the creativity of human thought in various fields to create non-material works that have moral value and are translated into creative assets that have financial value. The role of the creative economy in achieving sustainable development goals was also explained, as creative industries generate income through trade and create job opportunities for small and medium-sized companies. Finally, the legal protection provided by the UAE legislator to owners of creative products was explained, through intellectual property rights laws, which include the protection of creative products that are considered intellectual property rights. Artificial intelligence applications were also employed, such as the InstaBlock service, which aims to reduce violations to which owners of creative products are exposed, which demonstrates the extent of the state's commitment to updating its legal framework and enhancing its global competitiveness. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: The legal protection of the creative economy: the case of UAE

Authors: Tariq Kameel; Ghaleb A. Elrefae

Addresses: College of Law, Al-Ain University, P.O. Box 64141, Al Ain, UAE ' College of Business, Al-Ain University, P.O. Box 64141, Al Ain, UAE

Abstract: The research where the meaning of the creative economy was explained, which is based on the creativity of human thought in various fields to create non-material works that have moral value and are translated into creative assets that have financial value. The role of the creative economy in achieving sustainable development goals was also explained, as creative industries generate income through trade and create job opportunities for small and medium-sized companies. Finally, the legal protection provided by the UAE legislator to owners of creative products was explained, through intellectual property rights laws, which include the protection of creative products that are considered intellectual property rights. Artificial intelligence applications were also employed, such as the InstaBlock service, which aims to reduce violations to which owners of creative products are exposed, which demonstrates the extent of the state's commitment to updating its legal framework and enhancing its global competitiveness.

Keywords: creative economy; creative products; intellectual property rights; sustainable development; United Arab Emirates; UAE.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEBR.2025.150978

International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 2025 Vol.29 No.19, pp.38 - 56

Received: 29 Dec 2024
Accepted: 11 Nov 2025
Published online: 06 Jan 2026 *

Title: The legal protection of the creative economy: the case of UAE

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