Smart Verify: UAE’s New Way to Check Degrees
UAE Launches Digital Platform to Verify Foreign Educational Certificates
In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in the labour market, the United Arab Emirates has introduced a new digital platform to verify educational certificates issued outside the country. The initiative is specifically aimed at qualifications classified under professional skill levels 1 to 4 and is a key component of the UAE’s broader digital transformation strategy.
Developed through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, the platform provides a seamless and secure method for verifying academic credentials. Both private sector employers and individuals holding foreign degrees can now access the service through online portals and designated service centres across the UAE.
This move is expected to streamline recruitment processes, particularly for skilled professionals, and ensure that academic qualifications meet local standards. By implementing robust verification protocols, the government aims to tackle the growing challenge of certificate fraud, promote fair hiring practices, and boost confidence in the country’s workforce.
The platform not only enhances labour market transparency but also supports employers in identifying genuinely qualified candidates, thereby contributing to the overall competitiveness of the UAE economy. Additionally, the system will soon be expanded to include the verification of degrees obtained from within the UAE, further strengthening the integrity of the national education and employment landscape.
Authorities emphasize that this initiative is part of ongoing efforts to align the UAE’s labour policies with international best practices and to foster a highly skilled, knowledge-based economy capable of adapting to the demands of the future.