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An IT Manager’s Guide to UAE’s e-Invoicing

Thursday, 02 April 2026

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UAE e-invoicing is built on structured data, real-time validation, and continuous reporting.

Which means: Your ERP must connect. Your data must align. Your systems must stay available.

There are no manual fallbacks.

  • ERP systems must integrate with accredited service providers (ASP)
  • Data must comply with strict XML schemas (PINT AE)
  • Invoices must be digitally signed and transmitted securely
  • Failures must be reported within hours to avoid penalties

This shifts ownership significantly toward IT.

As shown in the framework, IT handles integration, security, schema mapping, uptime, and ongoing updates—while finance focuses on validation and compliance .

This session breaks down what that means in practice—and how to prepare before implementation timelines begin.

Agenda

How invoicing is changing under FTA requirements

Where ERP systems struggle with e-invoicing

What “e-invoicing ready” actually looks like in practice

How invoice data moves from ERP to FTA

Ways to connect systems without breaking existing workflows

Where automation fits into the process

What You’ll Learn

Why E-Invoicing Is An IT-Led Transformation

  • E-invoicing is not just about compliance. It requires deep system integration, making IT the core driver of implementation.

How ERP Integration Actually Works

  • Your ERP must connect to an accredited provider via APIs or SFTP, with no manual intervention possible in the process .

What Schema Mapping Really Involves

  • UAE e-invoicing requires mapping ERP outputs to a structured XML format with 50 mandatory fields, many of which don’t exist in current systems .

How Security & Transmission Are Handled

  • Invoices must be digitally signed, encrypted, and transmitted over protocols like AS4—making security and infrastructure a critical IT responsibility .

What Uptime & Failure Management Means

  • System downtime is not just an operational issue—it triggers compliance risk, with penalties if failures are not reported on time.

How To Prepare Your IT Landscape For Readiness

  • Preparation includes ERP assessment, API readiness, schema alignment, testing, and ongoing change management as regulations evolve.
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Featuring Industry Experts in E-Invoicing, Compliance & AI-driven Finance

Gain insights from leading professionals with extensive experience in global tax regulations and e-Invoice implementation

  Tasneem Najmuddin

   VP – Digital, BEMEA
   tasneem@bemea.com

Tasneem leads digital transformation initiatives across the UAE, with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, AI, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
She works closely with organizations to implement scalable, compliant, and future-ready digital solutions .

 Ahamed Sayeedul Kalwathi

 VP – Regional Head (MENA), COVORO       ahamed.sayeedul@covoro.ai

Ahamed brings over two decades of experience across SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft ecosystems, leading complex transformation programs across the region.

He focuses on enabling enterprise-scale digital adoption with strong alignment between systems, strategy, and outcomes

Ask Questions. Clarify Doubts.

Get answers to your specific questions from our expert panel during the Q&A session. Our speakers provide practical experience and deep insights to address your implementation challenges.

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About us

COVORO is a global compliance & finance automation solutions provider with over 10,000+ customers across the globe. Our solution processes 135 million e-invoices annually and is integration ready with 100+ ERPs. 

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