Dear Valued Member, As a member-governed, not-for-profit organization, GS1 UAE is dedicated to providing our members with licenses, services, and tools that enable businesses to grow efficiently, sustainably, and safely. In light of the expected inflation forecasted for next year, we, like many organizations, are experiencing rising operational costs. To ensure the continued delivery of…
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy, the Future Food Forum 2025 brought together leaders and innovators to shape the next chapter of the UAE’s food ecosystem. Among them was Rami Habbal, CEO of GS1 UAE, who joined a high-level panel discussion on the role of food clusters in driving the nation’s food security…
Dubai, UAE – 23 September 2025 – GS1 UAE, in partnership with the UAE Food Cluster, today announced at the Future Food Forum 2025 the Universal Product Catalog (UPC) — a groundbreaking platform designed to transform product data sharing and management across the nation’s food and beverage ecosystem. Developed under the umbrella and patronage of…
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…
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…
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…
Industry leaders unite to accelerate implementation of GS1 UDI standards across UAE’s healthcare ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 7, 2025 – GS1 UAE recently hosted an exclusive Healthcare User Group UDI Stream focused on accelerating the implementation of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for medical devices in the country. The event brought together…
Twenty years ago, GS1 brought its globally trusted barcode technology into the healthcare sector—marking a turning point in how medical products are tracked, identified, and administered. Originally developed for retail, the barcode has since become a quiet but vital force in modern healthcare, improving safety, transparency, and efficiency in systems around the world. From hospitals…
