- Abu Dhabi courts now accept AE Coin stablecoin for legal service payments.
- AE Coin adoption grows across UAE sectors, including transport and aviation.
- UAE accelerates blockchain integration with new AEDC stablecoin in development.
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has become the first government institution in the Middle East to accept cryptocurrency, allowing residents to pay for court-related services using the regulated UAE stablecoin.
The move allows for the settlement of judicial and legal service fees using AE Coin through the secure AEC Wallet, and it follows a partnership between the ADJD and Al Maryah Bank. According to ADJD Undersecretary Yousef Saeed Al Abri, the new system supports the department’s digital transformation goals.
AE Coin adoption is expanding across the UAE
This integration into the justice system is part of a wider, coordinated rollout of the AE Coin stablecoin across key sectors in the UAE. In June, the Integrated Transport Center began allowing passengers to use AE Coin for public transport fares, and airline Air Arabia also recently introduced it as a payment option for booking flights.
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Developed by AED Stablecoin and backed by local currency reserves, the coin was designed for secure, regulatory-compliant payments within the UAE’s financial framework.
According to ADJD Undersecretary Yousef Saeed Al Abri, the implementation supports the department’s digital transformation goals within public administration.
Al Maryah Bank CEO Mohammed Wassim Khayata noted that the rollout of AE Coin within the judicial system is set to support secure financial transactions that align with national priorities. The alliance with the banking sector is seen as a step toward accelerating the modernization of government service payments.
AE Coin Expands Adoption Across Key Sectors
ADJD’s adoption of AE Coin follows a series of similar initiatives in other sectors. In June, the Integrated Transport Center under the Department of Municipalities and Transport allowed passengers to use AE Coin for public transport fare payments. Earlier, Air Arabia also introduced AE Coin as a payment option for booking flights.
The digital currency, developed by AED Stablecoin, is backed by local currency reserves. According to the company’s general manager, Ramez Rafiq, AE Coin was designed for secure and regulatory-compliant payments within the UAE’s financial framework. Rafiq stated that adoption by multiple government-linked organizations reflects its growing role in the country’s digital financial infrastructure.
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Additionally, the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) signed a memorandum of understanding with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for governmental fees. Data from recent surveys suggest that around 30% of the UAE population holds crypto assets. In parallel, the ADI Foundation has confirmed development of a new AED-backed stablecoin, AEDC, to be issued in partnership with the sovereign wealth fund ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
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