EPA secures Observer Status at WIPO's General Assembly

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has granted the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) observer status during the 66th General Assembly meetings held in Genevain July.

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The meetings saw participation from representatives of member states and intellectual property organisations worldwide.

This recognition enables the EPA to participate in the meetings of WIPO's member state assemblies, as well as the unions it oversees.

Additionally, it provides the association with the opportunity to participate in relevant committees, working groups, and subsidiary bodies, enabling it to actively contribute to global discussions and the development of policies related to publishing and intellectual property rights.

In her comments on this achievement, Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the EPA, said, "Joining WIPO as an Observer marks a turning point for the Emirates Publishers Association and for Arab publishing as a whole. It ensures that the voices of our publishers and creators are heard in the global conversations on intellectual property, and it reinforces our commitment to protecting creative rights while promoting access, innovation, and cultural diversity."