e7 Group and 7I Holding Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Identity Solutions
A New Alliance for Secure Identity Solutions
Abu Dhabi-based e7 Group has entered into a strategic partnership with 7I Holding, the regional affiliate of the Swiss company SICPA SA. This collaboration aims to redefine the landscape of secure identity solutions and technology platforms in the region.
What e7 Group Brings to the Table
e7 Group specializes in working with both government and private sector clients worldwide to deliver secure identity solutions. They’re involved in the production of essential documents such as national ID cards, passports, and banking cards. Currently, e7 Group serves federal authorities in the United Arab Emirates and has a presence across several regions including the CIS, Africa, APAC, the Middle East, and LATAM. The organization holds esteemed industry-grade certifications for security printing, making them one of the few global providers of such solutions.
The Role of 7I Holding in Government Technology
Founded in the UAE, 7I Holding operates as a GovTech firm dedicated to providing secure, scalable technological platforms. These tools aid governments in optimizing national revenue, fighting counterfeiting, preserving natural resources, and improving public administration. As the official regional partner of SICPA SA, 7I Holding utilizes leading-edge innovations like SICPATRACE and SICPA Fuel Integrity Solutions, enhancing its service offerings dramatically.
Enhancing Identity and Authentication Solutions
The partnership between e7 Group and 7I Holding will allow both companies to enhance their portfolios in identity and authentication solutions. Their collaboration will focus on several key areas:
High-Capacity Secure Printing
Under the new partnership, e7 Group will utilize its capacity to print up to six billion tax stamps each year. This will provide 7I Holding’s clientele with access to world-class SICPATrace Solutions, reinforcing the reliability of their offerings.
Joint Market Development
Both entities aim to pursue mutual opportunities by leveraging their combined solution portfolios. The focus will be on establishing strategic government-to-government (G2G) partnerships as well as pursuing other commercial avenues, paving the way for shared growth.
Collaborative Innovation and Research & Development
An essential component of the partnership will be joint research and development initiatives focused on innovative identity solution technologies. This includes advancements in digital identity, fraud prevention, revenue mobilization, and authentication solutions.
Leadership Perspectives
Ahmed Al Shamsi, Chairman of e7 Group, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Aligning forces with 7I Holding represents a crucial leap in our mission to elevate sovereign technology solutions on a global scale.” He highlighted the unique position of both companies to deliver secure platforms that foster sustainable economic growth across nations.
e7 Group also boasts a modern manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, which is capable of producing 50 million national ID cards, 14 million passports (with an increased capacity starting in Q1 2026), 25 million banking cards, and six billion tax stamps (beginning at the end of 2025).
The Legacy of SICPA
SICPA, established in 1927, has long been at the forefront of security technology. Their platform for sovereignty enables clients to authenticate and secure essential assets using tailored solutions grounded in decades of innovation in materials, digital, and data science. Each SICPA solution features a unique marker specific to the nation it serves, acting as an essential source of truth—most famously safeguarding a significant portion of the world’s bank notes.
Philippe Amon, Chairman and CEO of SICPA SA, noted the partnership’s significance, stating: “The collaboration between 7I Holding and e7 Group bolsters our commitment to providing reliable technologies that help governments worldwide in revenue protection and sustainable growth.”
Esteban Gómez Nadal, CEO of e7 Group, emphasized the broader implications of the partnership: “Working with 7I Holding opens doors for innovation and expands our capabilities across the globe. This collaboration secures a considerable share of our upcoming tax stamp capacity while also driving the co-development of new technologies tailored to the evolving demands of governments.”
This partnership not only marks an important step in securing current and future identity solutions but also holds promise for bolstering the integrity of public administration and national revenue systems.
