Last Updated: 20 April 2021
The United Arab Emirates Government has disclosed its plans to adopt blockchain technology for use in the notary and authentication services offered by the Ministry of Justice.
This move is said to be part of the government’s efforts in providing advanced digital services to residents.
UAE’s Digitally Transforming Government Services
According to the Emirates News Agency, the use of blockchain tech will cut down on the time, effort, and expenditure spent by the UAE’s Ministry of Justice in authenticating and verifying contracts and documentation.
The acting under-secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Chancellor Dr. Saeed Ali Bahbouh Al Naqbi, said the government is focused on achieving full digital transformation in notary services to make UAE the best country in the world in terms of administrative services.