UAE e invoicing: Implementation insights and lessons learnt

This Workshop examines key issues of the UAE e-Invoicing framework, with a focus on readiness, implementation requirements, practical insights, and lessons learned from global e-Invoicing initiatives.

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Date and Time

17 September 2026 08:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Venue

13th Floor

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Organized By

Dubai Chambers & EY Consulting LLC

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Event Type

Workshop

About the Workshop

This Workshop examines key issues of the UAE e-Invoicing framework, with a focus on readiness, implementation requirements, practical insights, and lessons learned from global e-Invoicing initiatives. It will provide participants with a clearer understanding of the framework and key considerations for businesses as they prepare for its implementation.

 

 

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of:
 

  • Latest developments in the UAE e-Invoicing framework.
  • Organizational readiness and implementation considerations.
  • Key criteria for Accredited Service Provider (ASP) selection.
  • Practical lessons learned in the UAE and from other jurisdictions.
  • Road Ahead – Compliance and Governance Journey
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Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

  • Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 600/-
  • Non-member: AED 1500/-

%10 discount available for groups of three or more.

A selection of our partners

Speakers

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Aamer Bhatti
E-Invoicing Leader - EY MENA

Aamer Bhatti is the E-Invoicing Leader at EY MENA. He has global experience in managing indirect taxes and VAT implementation. Aamer has over 20 years of experience in managing indirect taxes globally. Prior to joining EY, he was responsible for managing global Indirect Taxes for a FTSE 100 business. As the MENA Indirect Tax Leader for EY, he is responsible for indirect tax teams across 10+ countries, leading the pace of change taking place in the indirect tax landscape in the region.

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Gaurav Patney
Director of Indirect Tax - EY MENA

Gaurav Patney is a Director at EY with over 15 years of experience in indirect tax, VAT advisory, and tax technology transformation across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He specializes in helping organizations navigate complex VAT and e-invoicing requirements, optimize supply chains, and operationalize tax compliance through technology-enabled solutions.

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Manas Mohapatra
Senior Manager - EY MENA

Manas Mohapatra is a Senior Manager in EY MENA Technology Consulting with over 21 years of experience leading large-scale Oracle ERP, digital transformation, and technology-enabled business process transformation programmes. He has extensive experience in e-invoicing and localization initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, including the design and implementation of Oracle-based e-invoicing solutions aligned with government mandates. Manas specializes in bridging business and technology requirements, helping organizations drive compliance, process optimization, and successful digital transformation outcomes.

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Vikram Chawla
Senior Manager indirect tax - EY MENA

Vikram Chawla is a Senior Manager at EY with over 9 years of experience in indirect tax, digital compliance, and e-invoicing transformation programmes across the Middle East and India. He currently leads go-to-market and client adoption initiatives for EY’s Global Tax E-Invoicing Solution (GTES) in the UAE, supporting organizations with e-invoicing readiness assessments, operating model design, vendor evaluation, and implementation programmes. Vikram has advised clients across multiple sectors on regulatory compliance, tax technology transformation, and e-invoicing implementation, including UAE and Saudi Arabian e-invoicing mandates.

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Barbie Goel
Manager IIndirect Tax - EY’s MENA

Barbie Goel is a Manager in EY’s MENA Indirect Tax practice with over 10 years of experience in tax technology, indirect tax transformation, and e-invoicing implementation across multiple jurisdictions. She has extensive experience supporting e-invoicing programmes across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Malaysia, helping organizations translate regulatory requirements into practical and scalable compliance solutions. Barbie specializes in e-invoicing readiness assessments, business process transformation, and digital compliance programmes, with deep expertise in Peppol frameworks, VAT regulations, and technology-enabled tax transformation.

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