UAE Launches Digital Academic Verification to verify the academic qualifications of private sector employees holding degrees issued outside the country, streamlining hiring processes, minimizing fraud and enhancing transparency.
The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), targets workers in skill levels 1 to 4, with plans to extend the service to UAE-issued degrees at a later stage.
Benefits for Government and Private Sector
Launched in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), the initiative will ensure the delivery of fast and reliable government services that meet evolving labour market needs, uphold professional standards among workers, and enhance the UAE’s role in supporting the labour environment.
“The Academic Qualification Verification Project offers a range of benefits to government entities and the private sector, ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of academic qualifications used in the employment process through direct digital verification, This allows for more reliable hiring practices, reduces required paperwork, and streamlines the service into a unified verification process with a one-time fee.”
—MoHRE
Simplified and Faster Process
Currently, expatriate employees must undergo a lengthy attestation process for foreign degrees, which involves verification in their home country before UAE approval, a procedure that can take over 10 working days. The new digital system aims to reduce processing times significantly, offering a more efficient and unified verification method with a one-time fee.
The project supports the ministry’s regulatory system in its efforts to curb harmful practices.”
—Khalil Al Khoori, undersecretary at the Labour Market and Emiratization Operations at MoHRE
Enhanced Hiring Credibility and Minimize Fraud
The “Academic Qualification Verification Project” ensures the authenticity of academic credentials, minimizing fraud and improving hiring reliability. Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Labour Market and Emiratization Operations at MoHRE, stated that the initiative strengthens regulatory efforts to eliminate malpractice in the job market.
Government Collaboration for Digital Efficiency
Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the service integrates with work permit issuance, aligning with the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy program. Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla of MoHESR emphasized that the project enhances verification speed and accuracy while supporting national labor market goals.
This digital advancement reflects the UAE’s commitment to modernizing employment procedures, ensuring a more transparent and efficient workforce ecosystem. Employers and employees can access the service via MoHRE’s website, app, or business service centers nationwide.
Final Remarks
The launch of the UAE’s Digital Academic Verification operations marks a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s labor market. By streamlining the verification of foreign academic qualifications, the program enhances hiring efficiency, reduces administrative burdens, and promotes transparency across the private sector. Through strategic collaboration among government entities, the initiative supports national employment goals, curbs fraudulent practices, and ensures that only qualified candidates enter the workforce. As the system expands to include UAE-issued degrees, it will further reinforce the country’s commitment to digital transformation and regulatory excellence in human capital development.
