Patent applications surge in GCC countries

In recent years, the number of patent applications in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states has surged, with Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE seeing particularly significant growth. This phenomenon has undoubtedly strengthened the GCC’s position as an emerging innovation hub and economic diversification strategy in a globalized economy.

According to data provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the number of patent applications filed by Saudi Arabian residents increased from 3,213 in 2016 to 6,510 in 2023, reaching a level of 86.3 per million people. Oman has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of patent applications, from 12 in 2016 to 437 in 2023, showing its growing emphasis on intellectual property. At the same time, the UAE maintained steady growth, with patent applications increasing from 622 to 1,005.

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