Emirates Drug Establishment and Ministry of Investment Sign Landmark MoU to Advance the UAE’s Pharmaceutical Sector

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The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Investment, has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at transforming the UAE into a global center for pharmaceutical excellence. This collaboration is set to accelerate innovation, attract investment, and foster international partnerships across the healthcare landscape. The agreement underscores a commitment…

UAE Reinforces Commitment to High-Quality Products in Local Market

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has reaffirmed its strict stance against the dumping of low-quality products in the local market, ensuring that consumers have access only to goods meeting high standards. This commitment safeguards consumer trust, strengthens local industries, and maintains the nation’s reputation for excellence in trade and manufacturing. “We don’t want to…

Talabat Expands Grocery Dominance with InstaShop Acquisition, Strengthening GS1 UAE-Backed Operations

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In a strategic move to bolster its position in the Middle East’s e-commerce landscape, Talabat, a prominent food and grocery delivery platform, has acquired InstaShop from Delivery Hero for $32 million. This acquisition elevates Talabat’s pro forma grocery and retail gross market value to over $2.5 billion, underscoring its commitment to enhancing service offerings across…

‘Make it in the Emirates’ by MoIAT: Empowering Local Manufacturing in the UAE with GS1 Standards

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The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is driving the UAE’s industrial growth through its ‘Make It In The Emirates’ initiative, which encourages local businesses to manufacture high-quality products within the country. As part of this initiative, a Ramadan Market is being held this month, offering UAE-based manufacturers a platform to showcase their products…

GS1 CEO discusses the future of barcodes on Euronews

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For 50 years, barcodes have been the silent engines of global commerce, powering 10 billion scans every day. But the time has come for the next barcode revolution. In an engaging interview on Euronews’ The Big Question, GS1 President and CEO Renaud de Barbut introduced the next generation of barcodes, such as QR Codes powered…

GS1 UAE is relocating!

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We are excited to announce that, starting January 20th, 2025, GS1 UAE will be relocating to our new office at Dubai Supreme Court Complex.  GS1 UAE’s new address:  Office 413 Dubai Supreme Court Complex https://maps.app.goo.gl/mnmbCtsqgqpTnf2R7  We would like to request our members to update their records accordingly. Our office timings remain the same, from 9 AM to…

Emirates Health Services Launches “TARQEEM” to Revolutionize Healthcare Supply Chain with GS1 Standards

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Dubai, UAE — In a significant move to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has unveiled a transformative initiative, the TARQEEM Program, aimed at redesigning its supply chain processes. This ground-breaking program mandates the adoption of GS1 standards and services across all medical and non-medical materials, including medicines, vaccines, consumables, sundries,…