You’ll need just UAE Pass to access every govt service

dubai — Soon, the UAE Pass will be the only digital identity that you can use to access government services in Dubai.

Smart Dubai on Saturday announced details of the recent decision issued by the Strategic Affairs Council — part of the Dubai Executive Council — to mandate UAE PASS as the sole digital identity to be used by citizens and residents. The Strategic Affairs Council had adopted the UAE Pass policy in Dubai on May 1.

“The UAE Pass project was launched in 2018 to build futureready smart cities in partnership with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. It is in line with their plans for digital transformation and supports the Dubai Paperless Strategy,” said Dr Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, director-general of Smart Dubai.

Adopting the UAE Pass for Dubai reflects the country’s “rapid

progress” towards a digital future, said Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director-general of the TRA.

The drive takes into account the happiness of society and individuals, through the provision of interconnected integrated services, making them accessible to customers anytime, anywhere. They will also be able to enjoy a fully interactive experience.”

Digital future initiative

The Digital Future initiative was developed by Smart Dubai as part of its 100-day plan for the Government Development Track, one of the six tracks announced by the Dubai Executive Council. Smart Dubai will work on a set of tasks, from developing plans to implement the system in the emirate, to developing the system in cooperation with relevant authorities and outlining frameworks to operate it. —

As we launch a policy for the UAE Pass being the official gateway to access all Dubai government services, we reap the fruits of years of hard work.” Dr Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr director-general, Smart Dubai