Abu Dhabi Judicial department expands authentication project

Abu Dhabi Judicial department expands authentication project

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has expanded the scope of the “Digital Document Authentication” project, enhancing access to authenticated documents and enabling direct verification of their validity and effectiveness through the website and smart application. The project utilizes AI technology as well as blockchain for efficient and seamless transactions.

As per the press release, the project supports the transition to fully digitized documents issued by the Judicial Department, using digital authentication mechanisms to verify document validity by scanning the embedded digital authentication code. Users can access information on documents such as powers of attorney, declarations, commercial contracts, marriage contracts, court correspondences, and enforcement orders through approved digital channels.

Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, ADJD Undersecretary, highlighted that the Digital Document Authentication project aligns with the Judicial Department’s strategic priorities, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction by providing innovative legal services that ensure swift justice and easy access to services via digital platforms.

The project actually started in 2021, when ADJD announced the launch allowing documents issued by the Department’s systems to be approved in an integrated digital way compatible with the UAE PASS digital identity system to authenticate documents.

At the time the UAE Ministry of Justice had announced its adoption of Blockchain technology for the authentication services being offered.

More recently the Ministry of Justice in Bahrain also announced it would be using blockchain for its notarization services with private entities.

Bahrain Ministry of Justice launches Blockchain notarization platform

Bahrain Ministry of Justice launches Blockchain notarization platform

Bahrain Ministry of Justice has announced the launch of its Blockchain remote visual notarization system in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA).

As per the press release, the initiative aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, expanding the private sector’s role while the Ministry of Justice overseed licensed private notaries.

Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, announced this stating, ” Private notaries will receive training from the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute, with access requiring electronic key authentication.” The minister urged users to register for government notifications via bahrain.bh, as registered details will be used for service access.

Al Maawda reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to digital transformation, introducing the service gradually for specific transactions through a blockchain powered platform ensuring confidentiality, authenticity, and fraud prevention, including digital signature verification.

In the UAE as well in 2024, DIFC ( Dubai International Financial Center) and Swiss The Hashgraph Association also announced, a digital Notary Service, which will be the notarizing English documents only and is the first-of-its-kind service in the UAE. The service will provide three (3) options for users; an automated self-service; a live virtual system; and an in-person service. Users of the service will also have the option to utilize an authentication service through primary source verification (PSV).

Bahrain’s Ministry of Justice to utilize AI and Blockchain for digital transformation project

Bahrain’s Ministry of Justice to utilize AI and Blockchain for digital transformation project

During, the 74th Information and Communication Technology Governance Committee (ICTGC) meeting, chaired by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf’s digital transformation project which involves notary services, streamlining processes, for citizens and residents employing Blockchain and AI technology.

The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf’ss digital transformation project was discussed. It involves virtual notary and virtual court hearing. This initiative aims to create a secure platform to enable virtual court hearings digitally as well as virtual notary services, streamlining processes for citizens and residents. It will employ advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain for enhanced identity verification and document confidentiality as well as integrating with the eKey system and government notification system to maximize the use of shared services offered by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).

The committee also evaluated the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs’s mobile app project for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, designed to facilitate payment processes at EV charging stations. This project aligns with the ministry’s efforts to develop the infrastructure needed for electric chargers across Bahrain.

The committee examined the electronic animal registration system project by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, which aims to create a system for registering animals and documenting their health records while automating related procedures. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s digital transformation efforts. This project will be implemented using modern development technologies such as Low-Code platforms.

Bahrain has also been a progressive country in the crypto domain, with Crypto.com being the most recent global crypto exchange to receive a license after Binance.