In a significant stride toward digital transformation and labour market modernization, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) have jointly launched an innovative digital integration project. This new initiative is designed to digitally verify academic qualifications for private sector workers — whether obtained within the UAE or internationally.
A New Era of Smart, Seamless Employment Services
This pioneering project reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to streamlining government services and reinforcing its position as a hub for talent and investment. By enabling automated verification of academic degrees, the initiative offers an efficient, transparent solution to support both employers and job seekers in the private sector.
The service aims to simplify the recruitment process by ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of educational qualifications. For employers, it means greater confidence when hiring; for candidates, it eliminates delays and the burden of repeated paperwork.
Why This Project Matters
The integration is part of a broader strategy aligned with the UAE’s national vision for digital governance. By digitizing the verification process and integrating it directly with MoHRE’s work permit system, the project promotes faster, more credible employment services.
Among its many benefits:
- Faster and more reliable hiring procedures
- One-time digital verification with reduced paperwork
- Direct access to verification services via MoHRE’s website and mobile app
- Improved collaboration between government, education, and private sectors
This initiative also complements the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, which seeks to eliminate unnecessary administrative steps and enhance customer satisfaction with government services.
Who Can Use the New Verification Service?
In its initial phase, the service targets:
- Private sector employers
- Skilled workers (Levels 1 to 4 as per the National Qualifications Framework)
- Workers holding academic degrees issued outside the UAE
Applicants can use the MoHRE website, smart app, or visit authorized business service centers to complete the process. Later phases will extend the service to degrees issued within the UAE.
Collaborative Governance in Action
Several stakeholders are playing critical roles in the successful rollout of this project:
- MoHRE: Embeds the verification process into the issuance of work permits
- MoHESR: Acts as the official authority responsible for academic qualification verification
- TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority): Supports the underlying digital infrastructure
- Private Sector: Required to align hiring practices with the new verification system
Leaders Weigh In
His Excellency Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Labour Market and Emiratisation Operations at MoHRE, emphasized the broader vision behind the initiative:
“This project is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance labour market efficiency and create a more advanced, competitive, and integrity-driven employment ecosystem. It aligns with our goal to attract global talent and develop cutting-edge digital services.”
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary at MoHESR, highlighted the value of the integration for both education and employment sectors:
“This initiative speeds up verification, improves reliability, and helps attract talent tailored to specific industry needs. It also supports our mission to align academic pathways with real-world labour demands.”
Dr. Al Mualla also noted that this project marks a crucial step in strengthening the higher education sector’s contribution to national development.
Transforming the Labour Landscape
At its core, the Academic Qualification Verification Project is more than just a digital tool — it’s a transformation in how the UAE approaches employment services, professional standards, and talent management.
By establishing a unified, one-time verification system, the government is not only improving efficiency but also:
- Enhancing trust between employers and employees
- Enabling smarter workforce planning
- Supporting fair and transparent employment practices
- Encouraging international talent to seek opportunities in the UAE
This project is yet another example of how the UAE is setting a global benchmark in integrating technology with governance and economic development.
Looking Ahead
As the service expands to include degrees issued within the UAE and potentially other employment sectors, it is expected to further boost the country’s attractiveness as a destination for skilled professionals and investors alike.
For more details or to begin the verification process, visit the MoHRE official website or access the service via their smart application.