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…

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

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,…

Carrefour drives retail innovation with QR Codes powered by GS1

Carrefour is transforming the retail landscape by adopting QR Codes powered by GS1 across its private label wine products. These QR Codes provide consumers with critical product details — such as ingredients, nutritional values, and recycling information — while also offering retailers significant benefits like improved inventory management and product traceability. As one of Europe’s…

GS1 standards and the circular economy: transforming construction for a sustainable future

Shervin Yousefzadeh and Dr. Arghavan Akbarieh, a postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, explore how GS1 standards can enhance circularity in construction. The construction industry, traditionally known for its resource-intensive processes, is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability shift towards sustainability and resource efficiency. This change is driven by the concept of a “circular…

GS1 UAE Advances Strategic Industry Initiatives at Annual General Assembly

Dubai, UAE—June 28th, 2024: GS1 UAE, the not-for-profit organization providing the most widely used global standards—best known for the barcode—recently convened its Annual General Assembly, highlighting significant strides in enhancing supply chain standards throughout the region. Implementing the global migration to 2D barcodes in the UAE, introducing the Digital Product Passport, and advancing the healthcare…

Leading Companies in the Retail and Consumer Goods Industries Support the Transition to QR Codes with GS1 Standards

50 years after the barcode was first scanned, 22 leaders from the world’s biggest companies sign a global joint statement calling for the transition to QR Codes with GS1 standards to revolutionise the consumer experience On the 50th anniversary of the first barcode scan, 22 industry champions – including marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, retailers like…