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Expert analysis on global standards, regulatory compliance, and the future of supply chains in the Kingdom.

SFDA RSD Update: Veterinary Serialization 2026
Urgent
Feb 26, 20264 min read

SFDA RSD Update: Veterinary Serialization 2026

Mandatory GS1 DataMatrix implementation for all veterinary pharmaceutical products in the Kingdom enters force in Q1 2026.

KSA to Host UN Global Supply Chain Forum
Global
Feb 22, 20266 min read

KSA to Host UN Global Supply Chain Forum

Riyadh has been selected as the 2026 hub to discuss digital trade corridors and GS1's role in the resilience initiative.

The 2D Sunrise: KSA Retailers Pilot QR Codes
Retail
Feb 15, 20265 min read

The 2D Sunrise: KSA Retailers Pilot QR Codes

Following the GS1 Global Roadmap, major Saudi retailers are now upgrading POS systems to scan GS1 Digital Link by 2027.

Latest Updates

Healthcare

King Faisal Hospital Achieves 99% Traceability

A landmark achievement in patient safety using GLN (Global Location Numbers) for bedside medication verification.

Feb 12, 2026
Regulatory

ZATCA Phase 2: Wave 22 Integration Guidelines

New technical requirements for businesses with turnover exceeding 1M SAR to integrate with the Fatoora portal.

Jan 30, 2026
Innovation

The Future of 'Manih' & GS1 Standards

How SASO is integrating GS1 identifiers to streamline the issuance of Certificates of Conformity on the SABER platform.

Dec 15, 2025

Securing the Saudi Supply Chain

As of 2026, over 10,000 Saudi companies rely on GS1 standards to comply with ZATCA, SFDA, and SASO requirements. Our standards aren't just barcodes—they are the digital language of Vision 2030.