Dubai Finance has announced the activation of global digital wallets for payment of government service fees across all Government of Dubai entities.
The Department confirmed that government fees can now be paid using international digital wallets at government service centres, with several already accepted through the Dubai smart payment gateway DubaiPay and the DubaiNow app.
The activation of all wallets in this group is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Dubai Government fees can bow be paid using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Alipay
Individuals, businesses, and visitors dealing with Government of Dubai entities can now complete their payments using global and regional digital wallets, including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Alipay plus & Alipay, Rupay, Diners, Discover, China union pay, Wechat Pay, NPCI QR (UPI), and Soft POS/Tap to Pay.
“The activation of global and regional digital wallets across Dubaiโs government payment ecosystem is a major milestone and a qualitative leap towards realising our vision of a cashless government. It reflects our commitment to enhancing transparency and innovation in the delivery of government services, in line with global best practices,” Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of DOF said in a statement.
Support for Digital Dubai Strategy
Hamad Obaid al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, praised this initiative and its impact, noting that it “reflects Dubai’s openness to all solutions that facilitate people’s lives and strengthen the foundations of the digital economy, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for everyone living in the emirate.”
“Enabling government fee payments through global digital walletsโintegrated with Dubai Pay and the DubaiNow applicationsโdirectly supports the objectives of Digital Dubai’s strategy to digitise life in the city. It fosters Dubai’s position as a leading digital hub by leveraging technology to serve people. This milestone also aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which identifies the digital economy as a key driver of the emirate’s sustainable growth,” Al Mansoori added.
Enhancement of user experience
“By integrating international digital wallets with Dubai Pay and the Dubai Now applications, we are unlocking new levels of accessibility and convenience. This step will benefit a broader segment of our users, whether residents of Dubai and the UAE or among the millions of visitors and tourists. This initiative not only simplifies peopleโs interactions with government services, but also strengthens the digital economy, key objectives of Digital Dubaiโs Strategy and its vision to digitalize life in the city. With this milestone, Dubai advances toward our leadershipโs vision of becoming one of the worldโs foremost cities, driven by advanced technologies that enhance peopleโs lives,” Matar Saeed Al-Hemeiri, CEO of Digital Dubai Government Establishment explained.
“This vital step aligns with DOFโs digital transformation vision and efforts to advance a smart and inclusive economy. It is part of the ongoing implementation of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, which aims to reduce cash transactions across both the public and private sectors in the emirate, while reinforcing Dubaiโs standing as a global hub for digital innovation and financial inclusion,” Ahmed Ali Meftah, Executive Director of the Central Accounts Sector at DOF said.
“Enabling such a wide range of global digital wallets for government fee payments is aligned with the Government of Dubaiโs strategic direction to deliver smart, seamless, and customer-centric services that enrich the experience of all users, including regional and international visitors, entrepreneurs, tourists, and investors, as well as citizens and residents,” Amna Mohammed Lootah, Director of the Digital Payment Systems Regulatory Division explained.
