UAE government transactions go digital with the first payment completed using the national Digital Dirham.
The Ministry of Finance and Dubai Finance (DOF) have announced the execution of the UAE’s first government financial transaction using Digital Dirham, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE. The transaction marks a significant step towards broader adoption of the national digital currency across both government and private sector operations, establishing a new milestone that reaffirms the UAE’s pioneering role in advancing next-generation financial technologies.
This announcement was made on 11 November 2025.
This milestone is part of the pilot phase of the Digital Dirham project, initiated by the Central Bank of the UAE under the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme and in collaboration with local financial authorities. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of digital payments and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for financial innovation.
HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Central Bank of the UAE, affirmed that the Digital Dirham represents a strategic pillar in the UAE’s pursuit of establishing an integrated digital economy and embodies the vision of the wise leadership in consolidating the UAE’s position as a global financial hub.
HH highlighted that the first government transaction conducted by the Federal Government and the Dubai Government demonstrates the high level of integration across national financial systems and the advanced technical infrastructure supporting sustainable financial growth and macroeconomic stability.
