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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dubai is set to take center stage on the global stage once again as it hosts the highly anticipated World Government Summit (WGS) from February 11 to 13, 2025. This prestigious event will bring together influential world leaders, top executives, and policymakers to discuss the future of governance, technology, and innovation. Among the standout speakers…
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…
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…
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,…
