United Arab Emirates (UAE) Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Overview, 2029

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Overview, 2029


In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the market for radio frequency identification, or RFID, is expanding rapidly and being adopted by a wide range of industries. With cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi setting the standard, the UAE is leading the Middle East in smart city efforts. Because it enables intelligent infrastructure, smart transportation systems, and improved citizen services, RFID technology is essential to these endeavors. RFID technology is used by the thriving tourist and hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to improve security, expedite guest experiences, and streamline operations in hotels, resorts, theme parks, and entertainment venues nationwide. RFID technology is widely supported by the UAE government, which has integrated it into a number of programs and services. RFID-enabled solutions improve security and efficiency throughout government operations by being utilized for border security, identity management, and secure access control. Innovation centers and technology parks that support R&D and entrepreneurship in cutting-edge technologies like RFID may be found throughout the United Arab Emirates. These hubs act as breeding grounds for cutting-edge RFID solutions made specifically to meet the demands of the UAE market. Many international expos and events are held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including GITEX Technology Week and Dubai Expo 2020, where RFID technology is shown and demonstrated as a component of state-of-the-art solutions across a range of industries. RFID technology is in line with the UAE's emphasis on environmental preservation and sustainability. In sectors including retail, logistics, and transportation, RFID-enabled systems decrease waste, maximize resource allocation, and cut down on paper consumption. To promote innovation and the uptake of RFID technology, the UAE encourages partnerships and collaborations across sector boundaries. Government agencies, corporations, academic institutions, and technology supplier’s work together to develop and expand the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Industry in the United Arab Emirates.

According to the research report ""United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market is expected to reach market size of more than USD 300 million by 2029. RFID is a key component of the UAE's ambitious diversification strategy as it moves away from its oil-dependent past. It promotes innovation in industries including tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare while streamlining operations and improving client experiences. Imagine RFID-enabled smart hotels providing customized guest experiences, RFID-tracked packages enabling delivery routes through vast deserts, or RFID-driven automation humming along in factories. RFID technology is drawn to and fostered by Dubai's standing as a regional IT cluster. RFID is an ideal fit for the government's ""Smart Dubai"" plan, which further pushes for automation and data-driven solutions. It enables real time data acquisition and insights across several sectors, which is in line with this objective. For millions of pilgrims, RFID-enabled crowd control and pilgrim identification make the journey easier and more productive. Bins with RFID tags encourage environmentally friendly trash management techniques and improve rubbish collection routes.]

Based on the Product type the market is divided into Tags, Readers, and Software & Services. The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is led by the reader segment, while the tags segment is becoming more significant. RFID tags are now better suited for a wider range of applications in the United Arab Emirates thanks to technological developments like smaller form factors, longer read ranges, and increased endurance. These developments further underscore the significance of RFID tags in the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market by propelling their adoption across industries and enabling creative use cases. RFID tags assist companies in the United Arab Emirates in adhering to legal requirements and improving security protocols across a range of industries, including government, healthcare, and transportation.

Based on the Tag Type the market is divided into Passive, Active. Passive RFID is one of the most widely used options. In the UAE RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market, the Active RFID category is probably becoming more significant. Since batteries are frequently integrated into active RFID tags, they can send out signals on a regular basis. For applications like supply chain management and security that need continuous visibility into the location and status of assets, this real-time monitoring capabilities is essential. Active RFID systems are flexible and suitable for a range of UAE sectors since they can be customized to match unique needs and environmental circumstances. Among the customization options are tamper detection, temperature and humidity monitoring, and interaction with other Internet of Things devices.

Based on the Frequency the market is divided into Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz), High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz), and Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz). In the UAE Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market, the High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz) category is becoming more significant. RFID tags with HF (high frequency) have a longer read range, usually up to 30 meters, than tags with UHF (ultra-high frequency) and LF (low frequency). Because of this, they are perfect for usage in locations like warehouses, logistics yards, and building sites where assets must be tracked over greater distances. In densely populated areas with many tags present, HF tags provide a better read accuracy than UHF tags. Because of this, they can be used in systems like inventory management and access control where precise tag recognition is essential.

Based on the Application type the market is divided into Retail Healthcare, Logistics & Supply Chain, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Animal Tracking/Agriculture, Commercial Security and Access Control, Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.). By giving real-time visibility into inventory levels, RFID tags lower the possibility of overstocking and stock outs. Better forecasting, buying, and distribution of goods result from this. Self-checkout kiosks with RFID capabilities enable customers to pay for their purchases swiftly and conveniently, cutting down on wait times and enhancing the entire shopping experience. The government of the United Arab Emirates has been actively pushing the use of RFID technology in a number of industries, including retail. As a result, there is now a favorable regulatory framework that has stimulated investment in RFID infrastructure.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: United Arab Emirates
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report:
• United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product type:
• Tags
• Readers
• Software & Services
• Others

By Tag Type:
• Passive
• Active

By Frequency:
• Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz)
• High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz)
• Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz)

By Application:
• Retail
• Healthcare
• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Transportation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Animal Tracking/Agriculture
• Commercial
• Security and Access Control
• Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the market for radio frequency identification, or RFID, is expanding rapidly and being adopted by a wide range of industries. With cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi setting the standard, the UAE is leading the Middle East in smart city efforts. Because it enables intelligent infrastructure, smart transportation systems, and improved citizen services, RFID technology is essential to these endeavors. RFID technology is used by the thriving tourist and hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to improve security, expedite guest experiences, and streamline operations in hotels, resorts, theme parks, and entertainment venues nationwide. RFID technology is widely supported by the UAE government, which has integrated it into a number of programs and services. RFID-enabled solutions improve security and efficiency throughout government operations by being utilized for border security, identity management, and secure access control. Innovation centers and technology parks that support R&D and entrepreneurship in cutting-edge technologies like RFID may be found throughout the United Arab Emirates. These hubs act as breeding grounds for cutting-edge RFID solutions made specifically to meet the demands of the UAE market. Many international expos and events are held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including GITEX Technology Week and Dubai Expo 2020, where RFID technology is shown and demonstrated as a component of state-of-the-art solutions across a range of industries. RFID technology is in line with the UAE's emphasis on environmental preservation and sustainability. In sectors including retail, logistics, and transportation, RFID-enabled systems decrease waste, maximize resource allocation, and cut down on paper consumption. To promote innovation and the uptake of RFID technology, the UAE encourages partnerships and collaborations across sector boundaries. Government agencies, corporations, academic institutions, and technology supplier’s work together to develop and expand the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Industry in the United Arab Emirates. According to the research report "United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market is expected to reach market size of more than USD 300 million by 2029. RFID is a key component of the UAE's ambitious diversification strategy as it moves away from its oil-dependent past. It promotes innovation in industries including tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare while streamlining operations and improving client experiences. Imagine RFID-enabled smart hotels providing customized guest experiences, RFID-tracked packages enabling delivery routes through vast deserts, or RFID-driven automation humming along in factories. RFID technology is drawn to and fostered by Dubai's standing as a regional IT cluster. RFID is an ideal fit for the government's "Smart Dubai" plan, which further pushes for automation and data-driven solutions. It enables real time data acquisition and insights across several sectors, which is in line with this objective. For millions of pilgrims, RFID-enabled crowd control and pilgrim identification make the journey easier and more productive. Bins with RFID tags encourage environmentally friendly trash management techniques and improve rubbish collection routes.] Based on the Product type the market is divided into Tags, Readers, and Software & Services. The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is led by the reader segment, while the tags segment is becoming more significant. RFID tags are now better suited for a wider range of applications in the United Arab Emirates thanks to technological developments like smaller form factors, longer read ranges, and increased endurance. These developments further underscore the significance of RFID tags in the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market by propelling their adoption across industries and enabling creative use cases. RFID tags assist companies in the United Arab Emirates in adhering to legal requirements and improving security protocols across a range of industries, including government, healthcare, and transportation. Based on the Tag Type the market is divided into Passive, Active. Passive RFID is one of the most widely used options. In the UAE RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market, the Active RFID category is probably becoming more significant. Since batteries are frequently integrated into active RFID tags, they can send out signals on a regular basis. For applications like supply chain management and security that need continuous visibility into the location and status of assets, this real-time monitoring capabilities is essential. Active RFID systems are flexible and suitable for a range of UAE sectors since they can be customized to match unique needs and environmental circumstances. Among the customization options are tamper detection, temperature and humidity monitoring, and interaction with other Internet of Things devices. Based on the Frequency the market is divided into Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz), High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz), and Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz). In the UAE Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market, the High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz) category is becoming more significant. RFID tags with HF (high frequency) have a longer read range, usually up to 30 meters, than tags with UHF (ultra-high frequency) and LF (low frequency). Because of this, they are perfect for usage in locations like warehouses, logistics yards, and building sites where assets must be tracked over greater distances. In densely populated areas with many tags present, HF tags provide a better read accuracy than UHF tags. Because of this, they can be used in systems like inventory management and access control where precise tag recognition is essential. Based on the Application type the market is divided into Retail Healthcare, Logistics & Supply Chain, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Animal Tracking/Agriculture, Commercial Security and Access Control, Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.). By giving real-time visibility into inventory levels, RFID tags lower the possibility of overstocking and stock outs. Better forecasting, buying, and distribution of goods result from this. Self-checkout kiosks with RFID capabilities enable customers to pay for their purchases swiftly and conveniently, cutting down on wait times and enhancing the entire shopping experience. The government of the United Arab Emirates has been actively pushing the use of RFID technology in a number of industries, including retail. As a result, there is now a favorable regulatory framework that has stimulated investment in RFID infrastructure. Considered in this report: • Geography: United Arab Emirates • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report: • United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Product type: • Tags • Readers • Software & Services • Others By Tag Type: • Passive • Active By Frequency: • Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz) • High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz) • Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz) By Application: • Retail • Healthcare • Logistics & Supply Chain • Transportation • Aerospace & Defense • Animal Tracking/Agriculture • Commercial • Security and Access Control • Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.) The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. United Arab Emirates Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Product type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Tag Type
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Frequency
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Segmentations
7.1. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, By Product type
7.1.1. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Tags, 2018-2029
7.1.2. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Readers, 2018-2029
7.1.3. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Software & Services, 2018-2029
7.2. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, By Tag Type
7.2.1. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Passive, 2018-2029
7.2.2. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Active, 2018-2029
7.3. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, By Frequency
7.3.1. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz), 2018-2029
7.3.2. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz), 2018-2029
7.3.3. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz), 2018-2029
7.4. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, By Application
7.4.1. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Retail, 2018-2029
7.4.2. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Healthcare, 2018-2029
7.4.3. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Logistics & Supply Chain, 2018-2029
7.4.4. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Transportation, 2018-2029
7.4.5. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Aerospace & Defence, 2018-2029
7.4.6. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Animal Tracking/Agriculture, 2018-2029
7.4.7. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Commercial, 2018-2029
7.4.8. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Security and Access Control, 2018-2029
7.4.9. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, By Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.), 2018-2029
8. United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Product type, 2024 to 2029
8.2. By Tag Type, 2024 to 2029
8.3. By Frequency, 2024 to 2029
8.4. By Application, 2024 to 2029
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD MILLION)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Product type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Tag Type
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Frequency
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
Figure 6: Porter's Five Forces of United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market
List of Table
Table 1: Influencing Factors for Global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, 2023
Table 2: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size and Forecast By Product type (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 3: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size and Forecast By Tag Type (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 4: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size and Forecast By Frequency (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 5: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 6: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Tags (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 7: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Readers (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 8: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Software & Services (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 9: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Passive (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 10: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Active (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 11: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Low Frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz) (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 12: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of High Frequency (3 to 30 MHz), (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 13: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Ultra-High Frequency (300 MHz to 3GHz) (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 14: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Retail (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 15: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Healthcare (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 16: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Logistics & Supply Chain (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 17: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Transportation (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 18: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Aerospace & Defence (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 19: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Animal Tracking/Agriculture (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 20: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Commercial (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 21: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Security and Access Control (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION
Table 22: United Arab Emirates Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size of Others (Apparel, Food, Sports, Ticketing, etc.) (2018 to 2029) in USD MILLION

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