Dubai adopts digital ID policy in virtual meeting

Dubai adopts digital ID policy in virtual meeting

Digital IDs will be rolled out for all citizens and expats in Dubai, it was announced on Thursday, following a virtual meeting of the emirate's Strategic Affairs Council chaired by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.. The digital ID enables the creation of a digital identity that provides individuals with three key benefits: helping them secure access to all digital services nationwide with only one account;�an approved digital signature to sign transactions or documents;�and the ability to request and share data with service providers digitally.. The platform currently provides more than 5,000 digital services to 300,000 registered users.. The use of digital IDs marks an important step in the digital transformation that falls in line with the development of government services and the aim to bolster communication between local and federal entities as well as the private sector.. The strategy is aimed at paving the way for creating a national digital ID for all citizens and expats, enabling them to access federal and local government services smoothly and easily, as well as services provided by the private sector.. The initiative complements the goals of