The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a groundbreaking digital transformation initiative that automatically updates marriage and divorce records through its new ‘Emirati Family Data’ package. This innovative system, jointly developed by the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, represents a significant advancement in government service efficiency.
The integrated digital platform enables seamless data exchange between government entities, proactively updating family records and Emirates ID cards without requiring separate applications or physical visits to service centers. This transformation ensures unprecedented data accuracy, accelerates processing times, and enhances the reliability of the national data infrastructure while substantially reducing administrative burdens on UAE residents.
The initiative aligns strategically with the leadership’s declaration of 2026 as the ‘Year of the Family’ and marks a major milestone in the government’s ambitious ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ program. By fostering digital integration across multiple agencies, the system supports family stability and improves quality of life through streamlined governmental processes.
Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, emphasized that the package embodies the government’s commitment to inter-agency digital collaboration and represents a proactive approach to developing shared services that simplify family-related procedures. The system operationalizes the ‘one-time data request’ principle, significantly enhancing the efficiency and quality of judicial and legal services.
Major General Suhail Juma Al Khaili, Acting Director-General of the General Directorate of Nationality, affirmed that the initiative reflects the Authority’s dedication to providing intelligent, customer-centric services that prioritize needs-based design while improving institutional integration and overall quality of life for Emirati families.