Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the global security technology company headquartered in Munich, is marking 25 years of operations in the UAE.
Since opening its Dubai office in 1999, G+D has expanded from a specialised security-technology supplier to a regional partner in secure payments, currency technology, identity, connectivity, and digital infrastructures across more than 60 countries in the Middle East and Africa.
The company employs around 200 people in the UAE and operates its global competence centre at Dubai Digital Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
“For 25 years, G+D’s presence in Dubai has reflected the region’s drive for digital security and for secure, modern payment and identity systems, where global expertise meets lasting local partnerships built on trust. Looking forward, we see the UAE as a key investment hub and are excited to contribute to the region’s growth, driving digital transformation and delivering future-oriented solutions,”
said Claudio Sgarlata, Managing Director for Middle East and Africa.
G+D’s Currency Technology division has worked with central banks in the region to modernise cash management.
In Egypt, the company helped establish the Central Bank of Egypt’s Currency Hub in the New Administrative Capital.
In Angola, it implemented the Casa do Kwanza national cash centre, and in Rwanda delivered Africa’s first fully automated vault system, tripling national storage capacity.
G+D is also involved in digital currency projects, including the Bank of Ghana’s eCedi pilot and exploratory work with the Central Bank of Mauritania on a digital Ouguiya.
In the UAE, G+D provides SIM, eSIM, and SIM-management solutions to telecom operators such as du and Virgin Mobile, supporting secure digital onboarding and customer connectivity.
Its IoT connectivity platform enables enterprises to manage large networks of devices securely.
Through its joint venture with Bundesdruckerei, Veridos, G+D offers border control and identity management technologies.
The company also delivers card issuance and e-commerce security solutions certified for the UAE market, supporting regional payment providers and the growth of secure digital payments.
Featured image credit: G+D
