In a pioneering initiative, Abu Dhabi has become the first in the Middle East to allow digital currency payments for court fees, marking a major step forward in public sector innovation.
Residents can now pay judicial service fees using AE Coin, a UAE Central Bank-regulated stablecoin, through the AEC Wallet app. This includes payments for fines, filings, and other document-related services.
Abu Dhabi Digital Court Payments Now Live Through AE Coin
The system is part of a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), Al Maryah Bank, and AED Stablecoin, the developer behind AE Coin. The goal is to offer a fully digital, secure, and efficient way to handle court-related payments.
Here’s how it works:
- Users can convert regular dirhams into AE Coin using the AEC Wallet.
- They can then send AE Coin to pay court fees.
- The wallet also supports transfers between individuals or to businesses.
- AE Coin can be redeem back to dirhams in the user’s bank account.
- No transaction fees apply, and the wallet is available on Android, Apple, and Huawei platforms.
UAE officials emphasized that this system is regulated by the Central Bank and aligns with the country’s long-term vision for digital transformation.
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“This is part of our wider digital transformation strategy,”. Said Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri from ADJD.
Mohammed Wassim Khayata, CEO of Al Maryah Bank, add. “It’s about secure financial experiences aligned with the UAE’s vision.”
The launch sets a regional precedent for integrating stablecoins into public services, making Abu Dhabi a digital trailblazer in government innovation.
