An important announcement for our members

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…

GS1 UAE Joins UAE Ministry of Economy Delegation to Switzerland to Champion Food Innovation and Global Collaboration

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…

GS1 Vision 2030: Helping businesses, consumers, patients and society

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…

GS1 Healthcare celebrates two decades of advancing healthcare digitalisation with barcode technology

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…