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…

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

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

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

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

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…

UAE Launches Food Cluster at Gulfood to Strengthen Food Sustainability, Safety, and Efficiency

Dubai, UAE: At Gulfood 2024, His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, announced the launch of the UAE Food Cluster, a transformative initiative aimed at reinforcing food sustainability, safety, and supply chain efficiency. He made this statement during his keynote address at the inaugural Food500 summit, held alongside Gulfood. This strategic…

GS1 CEO discusses the future of barcodes on Euronews

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!

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…