UAE government adopts ‘blockchain’ technology in authentication services April 19, 2021 DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates government announced that its adopting "blockchain" technology in the authentication services offered by the Ministry of Justice, as part of the efforts to implement the "UAE Government Services Strategy" recently approved by the UAE Cabinet to provide advanced digital services that are accessible to customers from anywhere and around the clock. The project reflects the UAE government’s approach to advancing relevant sectors and widening its scope of work, in line with international developments to the digital sector, to save time, effort and cost, and ensure the transparency and scrutiny of government transactions.