GS1 UAE Conference 2026 Highlights the Role of Global Standards in Transforming Hospital Operations

GS1 UAE Conference 2026 Highlights the Role of Global Standards in Transforming Hospital Operations

Healthcare leaders, regulators, manufacturers, pharmacies and representatives from more than 20 hospitals gathered at the GS1 UAE Healthcare Conference 2026 to explore how global standards can improve patient safety, strengthen traceability and increase operational efficiency across healthcare organisations.

The conference focused on how hospitals can manage increasing complexity across supply chains, clinical operations and regulatory requirements while moving towards more connected and data-driven healthcare systems.

PRIME Health Perspective

Among the speakers was Jaleel Rahiman, Director of Information Technology & PRIME Digital at Prime Health, who highlighted the importance of having visibility across the entire patient journey rather than within individual departments alone.

He explained that GS1 standards can create a connected flow of information from product receipt and inventory management through to patient care, supporting greater transparency, stronger operational efficiency and more informed decision-making across healthcare facilities.

Building More Connected Healthcare Systems

The conference highlighted several key areas where global standards can support hospitals:

• Better medical product and device traceability
• Improved supply-chain visibility
• Standardized healthcare data
• Stronger patient safety processes
• Faster and more informed decision-making
• Greater transparency across hospital operations
• More resilient and connected healthcare systems 

The event also reinforced the shift from viewing standards simply as a compliance requirement to recognising them as a strategic foundation for digital transformation and operational excellence.

As hospitals continue to adopt digital technologies, accurate and standardised data is becoming increasingly important for connecting systems, improving clinical and operational visibility and supporting better patient outcomes.

The participation of PRIME Health and PRIME Digital reflects the organisation's continued focus on digital transformation, connected healthcare systems and data-driven hospital operations.

Published by: HEALTH Magazine
Published: June 25, 2026

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