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IFIA Magazine
March 2024

The 14th edition of the International Invention sector visitors.
Fair of the Middle East (IIFME), held from In recognition of outstanding inventions, the
February 4th to 7th, 2024, was meticulously Kuwait Science Club conferred Gold, Silver,
organized by the Kuwait Science Club under and Bronze Medals to inventors chosen by the
the esteemed Patronage of His Highness, the juries. Additionally, special awards from IFIA,
Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- UNESCO, WIPO, and GCCPO were presented
Jaber Al-Sabah. Collaborating with prestigious WR WKH EHVW LQYHQWLRQV LQ VSHFLƓF FDWHJRULHV
entities such as the International Federation The grand prize of the IIFME was awarded
of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), World to the Egyptian inventor, Dr. Ibrahim Al-
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Sherbini, for his groundbreaking work in
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Inventions of Geneva, this event garnered vasodilation. Dr. Al-Sherbini’s second
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international levels. lasting, biodegradable urea fertilizer, also
The convention served as a unique platform, contributed to his accolades. This recognition
emphasizing the ingenuity and creativity underscored the global impact of his work.
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played a pivotal role in highlighting Kuwait’s Committee of IIFME, expressed that the
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IFIA President, Alireza Rastegar, was in invention and innovation, stating that the event
attendance, representing the Amir alongside has evolved into one of the most prominent
distinguished ministers. Notably, the event international exhibitions, particularly in the
saw participation from numerous countries, Middle East, since its inception in 2007.
ministers, establishments, authorities, and He further highlighted the increasing
companies, further enhancing its global participation of countries as indicative of the
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The 14th IIFME successfully united 40 opportunities, encouraging the exchange
countries, including the United Kingdom, of ideas on inventions and facilitating
USA, Switzerland, China, Spain, Thailand, connections with potential investors,
Egypt, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait. With over ultimately transforming these innovations into
200 inventions on display, the exhibition PDUNHWDEOH SURGXFWV WKDW EHQHƓW VRFLHW\ DQG
attracted a multitude of investors and private contribute to overall development.