UAE Speeds Up Academic Verification Process

UAE's New Digital Service: Faster and More Reliable Academic Qualification Verification in the Private Sector

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new digital service specifically aimed at verifying the academic qualifications of private sector employees obtained abroad. The innovation aims to simplify and expedite the authentication of qualifications, a crucial requirement for officially securing employment in the country.

What is worth knowing about the service?

The initiative, called the 'Academic Qualification Verification Project,' initially applies to employees working in positions categorized from skill level 1–4 and who obtained their degrees or certificates outside the UAE. The system will later expand to include qualifications issued domestically.

Users can access the service via the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) website, its smartphone application, and the country's business service centers. The innovation offers direct digital verification that minimizes paperwork, standardizes processes, and is available for a one-time fee.

Why is this important for employees and companies?

Employees working in the UAE are required to authenticate their qualifications. Foreign certificates need to be attested in their respective countries before continuing the process in the UAE. Previously, this process could take up to ten working days or more, while pre-verified documents took about two days. The new digital solution significantly shortens this process, saving time and energy for both employees and employers.

Benefits of the System

According to MoHRE, the new service not only enables more reliable and efficient employment procedures but also supports the reduction of harmful practices. The project is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), while the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) plays a role in providing the digital infrastructure.

How does this fit into broader reforms?

The Zero Government Bureaucracy program aims to modernize public administration, reduce unnecessary administration, and support national objectives with innovative solutions. The digital verification of academic qualifications is one of the flagship projects of this program and is expected to be followed by similar reforms in the near future.

Summary

The UAE's latest digital development facilitates the authentication of qualifications for those working in the private sector, promoting faster employment processes and reducing administrative burdens. The project is part of the government's modernization efforts, contributing to the strengthening of the labor market and economic development in the long term.

(Source of the article: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s (MoHRE) announcement.)