UAE has officially authorized AE Coin for federal government payments.The initiative is expected to enhance smart government services, and secure payments.
The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step by formally recognizing AE Coin as not only a token but an asset for approved payment method for federal government fees.The move marks the first time in the whole of the Middle East region that a stablecoin has been authorized for nationwide government transactions.
It also allows individuals and businesses to pay for government related services using the AE Coin, a digital payment token licensed by the UAE Central Bank.
Source: AECoin (X)The Coin will be accessible through the AEC Wallet, powered by Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank). With this new update in place, the country would move a step further to achieving its goal of building a fully digital and efficient governmental service ecosystem.
The new recognition would also highlight UAE’s push to integrate crypto into its national financial infrastructure.
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Speaking on the new development, His Excellency, Saeed Rashed Al Yateem, described the recognition of AE Coin as a strategic step in helping UAE bridge the gap between financial and digital infrastructures.
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