The UAE is stepping up its fight against illicit trade with record seizures — and GS1 standards are playing a key role. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has seized more than 17.6 million counterfeit and non-compliant excise goods in the first half of 2025, as part of a nationwide crackdown to protect consumers and safeguard…
As part of our ongoing commitment to driving healthcare transformation across the United Arab Emirates, the GS1 UAE healthcare team recently visited our valued partners at Dubai Health. This visit represents a significant step forward in our collaborative efforts to bring greater efficiency, safety, and transparency to the region’s healthcare ecosystem. The meeting centered on…
24th July 2025, Thursday, 1:00 PM GST Agenda: What GTINs are and why they matter for online and retail marketplaces The difference between EAN, UPC, and other barcode types How to assign barcodes properly to each product variation When to use ITF-14 for cartons and outer cases How GLNs support your business processes Common barcoding…
GS1 UAE was honored to participate in the UAE Ministry of Economy’s official economic delegation to Switzerland, led by His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The high-level delegation included prominent national companies operating in the food and agriculture sectors, united in their mission to explore global innovations and partnerships…
Businesses today are navigating rapid digital change, growing regulatory pressures and rising expectations for transparency and sustainability. GS1, the global not-for-profit standards organization best known for the barcode, has launched Vision 2030—a five-year global strategy designed to help industries grow, innovate and meet regulatory demands in a data-driven world. In a-world increasingly shaped by digital…
12th June 2025, 11:30 AM GST This webinar is designed to help you navigate and utilize the Numberbank system more effectively and streamline your business. During this webinar, you will: Obtain a comprehensive overview of the Numberbank portal Learn how to manage your numbers efficiently Have the opportunity to ask questions and go over important…
As part of our continued commitment to advancing the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem, the GS1 UAE team recently visited Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD)—a pioneer in the implementation of GS1 standards in the region. This visit offered valuable insights into how global standards are actively transforming healthcare operations and improving patient outcomes in real-world settings. From…
27th February 2025, Thursday, 11 AM GST Agenda: GS1 as an organization and its vital role in supply chain GS1 GTIN and its applications to reduce cost in a supply chain When to apply for a GTIN and how many you need How GLN simplifies the exchange of information in supply chain
29th May 2025, Thursday, 1:30 PM GST Agenda: GS1 as an organization and its vital role in supply chain GS1 GTIN and its applications to reduce cost in a supply chain When to apply for a GTIN and how many you need How GLN simplifies the exchange of information in supply chain
20th June 2025, Friday, 10:30 AM GST To be held at: Rosewood Abu Dhabi Agenda:
