UAE E-Invoicing Service Provider Collaboration Forum
Qamar Alhkim and Alex Pavel, Middle-East chapter co-chairs, would like to invite the technical and implementation teams to participate to the next chapter next meeting, which could lead to the setup of a new collaboration forum for UAE e-invoicing service providers.
The objective of this forum is to create a collaborative environment where service providers can:
- Exchange knowledge and discuss technical questions related to the UAE e-invoicing framework and Peppol.
- Share implementation experiences, lessons learned and common challenges.
- Resolve questions collaboratively where possible before approaching the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF), helping to reduce duplicate inquiries.
- Identify common industry challenges affecting multiple service providers and, where appropriate, communicate them to the MoF through GENA as a unified industry voice.
This initiative builds on GENA's successful experience in other regions, particularly Europe, where service providers have collaborated through GENA to share industry feedback, contribute to public consultations on initiatives such as ViDA, and engage with public authorities on e-invoicing and regulatory developments. Our ambition is to establish a similar trusted forum in the Middle East that benefits both service providers and public authorities while strengthening the dialogue with the UAE Ministry of Finance.
We also plan to invite subject matter experts to explain specific technical requirements and answer participants' questions. Depending on the level of interest and feedback received, this forum may become a regular knowledge-sharing platform for the UAE and, more broadly, the Middle East region.
The first session is planned for August 13th from 10.00 to 11.00 CET/12PM UAE time.
Draft agenda
10:00 – Welcome and introduction
- Opening remarks
- Introduction to GENA and the Middle East Chapter – Marcus Laube
10:10 – Roundtable introductions
- Brief introduction of all participants
10:20 – Peppol overview
- Introduction to Peppol and current developments – Michael Walther
10:30 – Q&A
10:40 – UAE perspectives
- Perspectives from the UAE and current developments – Sam Hassan
10:50 – Open discussion
- What are the most pressing issues facing the region?
- Which topics should the Middle East Chapter prioritise?
- How can the Chapter best support Ministries of Finance, service providers, and other stakeholders?
10:58 – Next steps
- Agreement on priorities and future meetings
RSVP: If your organisation would like to participate, please send an email to this adress office@gena.net with the email addresses of the colleagues from your technical or implementation teams who should receive the invitation.
Participation in this inaugural session is free of charge and open to all accredited and aspiring service providers. Subject to the interest generated by this initiative, future meetings will be organised as part of the activities of the GENA Middle East Chapter. Participation in these future sessions will be reserved for GENA members. Membership fees are scaled according to company size, and further information can be provided upon request.
Disclaimer: This forum is intended solely to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among service providers. Any discussions or information shared are voluntary in nature and should not be considered legal, tax or regulatory advice, nor are they binding in any way. Service providers remain responsible for validating their compliance approach with the UAE Ministry of Finance where appropriate and are encouraged to seek independent legal, tax or professional advice when needed.