e7 Group Partners with 7I Holding to Accelerate Innovation in Secure Identity and Authentication Solutions Globally

e7 Group  PJSC (“e7” or “the Group”), recognised for its excellence in identity solutions and delivering quality solutions for tangible brand presence through its integrated products and solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with 7I Holding, the regional affiliate of Swiss-based SICPA  SA. The collaboration will enable both companies to leverage their respective portfolio in identity and authentication solutions, partner on Research & Development initiatives, and accelerate innovation across a wide range of secure and sovereign applications, including identity verification, brand protection and fraud prevention. 

Strategic global partnerships are a key driver to e7 Group’s organic growth, aimed at unlocking commercial synergies, leveraging complementary technologies, capacity sharing, and advancing joint R&D and innovation. These collaborations are central to expanding e7 Group’s global reach and to ensure its portfolio of solutions are future-ready to meet the evolving needs of governments worldwide.

Under the agreement, e7 Group will act as a strategic partner for 7I Holding, a regional SICPA affiliate, across multiple areas of collaboration, including:

1. High-capacity secure printing: e7 Group will provide a qualified capacity to print six billion tax stamps annually, providing 7I Holding’s clients with world-class SICPATrace Solutions. 

2. Joint market development: Both companies will jointly pursue markets of mutual interest, leveraging their combined solution portfolios of both 7I Holding and e7 Group through strategic government-to-government (G2G) partnerships and other commercial channels. 

3. Collaborative innovation and R&D: The partnership will focus on joint research and development of cutting-edge identity solutions technologies, spanning across digital identity, fraud prevention, revenue mobilization and authentication solutions. 

e7 Group is a trusted partner to government and private sector clients worldwide, delivering secure identity solutions, including National ID cards, Passports, Banking cards, and more. The Group currently serves federal authorities in the UAE, as well as clients across the CIS, Africa, APAC, the Middle East and LATAM regions. e7 Group is among a select few global identity solutions providers to hold industry-grade certifications for security printing, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. The facility offers robust annual production capabilities, including 50 million national ID cards, 14 million passports (including capacity from Q1 2026), 25 million banking cards and six billion tax stamps (from end of 2025). As part of its growth strategy, e7 Group remains focused on expanding its identity solutions segment through bolt-on acquisitions, particularly in the areas of digital identity and system integration capabilities. 

“This strategic partnership with 7I Holding, a key affiliate of SICPA, represents a pivotal step in our mission to advance sovereign technology solutions on a global scale. By combining our strengths, we are uniquely positioned to deliver secure, innovative platforms that support governments and foster sustainable economic growth worldwide. This collaboration reinforces e7 Group’s commitment to excellence and leadership in identity solutions. This strategic milestone also follows our recent distribution of an AED 800 million special dividend, reflecting our strong financial position and our ongoing commitment to delivering tangible value to our shareholders over the medium-long term.”

–Ahmed Al Shamsi, Chairman, e7 Group

“Partnering with 7I Holding allows us to accelerate innovation and expand our global reach across the full spectrum of identity and secure solutions. This collaboration not only secures a significant share of our upcoming tax stamp capacity but also opens new markets and drives the co-development  of new, innovative technologies that will meet the evolving needs of governments globally. We are excited about the growth opportunities this partnership unlocks for e7 Group and the value it will create for both our clients and stakeholders.” 

–Esteban Gómez Nadal, Chief Executive Office, e7 Group

“We are pleased to see the continued expansion of SICPA’s presence in the region through 7I Holding. This new partnership between 7I Holding and e7 Group further strengthens that position and reflects our shared commitment to delivering trusted technologies that support governments worldwide in safeguarding revenues, protecting citizens, and enabling sustainable growth.”

–Philippe Amon, the chairman and CEO, SICPA SA

“This strategic partnership with e7 Group is a cornerstone of 7I Holding’s network strategy, which brings together leading UAE technology firms under a common vision to support governments through innovative sovereign solutions. By fostering Government-to-Government (G2G) collaborations, we can provide emerging markets with long-term, infrastructure-driven alternatives to traditional aid, aligning national interests with sustainable economic development. Together with e7 Group, we look forward to shaping a new era of cooperation and innovation for governments globally.”

– Wasim Al Mraqtan, Managing Director of 7I Holding