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Public Key Infrastructure

Why Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Matters

In today’s digital-first world, trust is the foundation of secure interactions. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is the global standard for enabling that trust — allowing governments, businesses, and individuals to exchange information securely and sign documents with full legal validity.

Whether you’re authorizing a contract, accessing a platform, or verifying a digital identity, PKI ensures each transaction is authentic, encrypted, and tamper-proof.

Key Benefits of PKI and Digital Signing:

  • Strong Identity Assurance – Confirms the identity of signers, users, and systems
  • Legal Validity – PKI-based digital signatures are recognized under UAE and international law
  • Tamper Detection – Any change to a signed document invalidates the signature
  • Operational Efficiency – Enables instant, paperless transactions with full audit trails
  • Global Compatibility – Trusted by platforms such as Adobe, Microsoft, and major browsers

By embedding trust at the core of digital interactions, PKI transforms how governments and businesses operate — faster, safer, and smarter.

Dubai PKI – Trusted Digital Identity for a Smarter Nation

Operated by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DNCCU), Dubai PKI is the UAE’s national digital trust platform — delivering secure, legally recognized PKI-based services across the public and private sectors.

Anchored by the UAE Global Root CA G4 E2, Dubai PKI ensures the authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of digital transactions — backed by internationally recognized standards such as WebTrust, AATL, and the CA/B Forum.

 

Comprehensive Trust Services, Powered by DNCCU

At the heart of Dubai PKI is a full suite of Certification Authority and trust services:

  • Root CA and Issuing CAs
  • Registration Authority (RA) Operations
  • Certificate Validation (via OCSP/CRLs)
  • Trusted Timestamping Services

These services form the foundation for secure, scalable digital transformation — supporting everything from document signing to identity verification and system authentication.

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UAE PASS Trust Services – National Digital Identity Support

Dubai PKI powers UAE PASS, the UAE’s unified digital identity platform, by providing:

  • Authentication certificates for secure access
  • Digital signing and eSeal certificates for legally binding transactions
  • Certificate validation services via OCSP and CRLs
  • Trusted timestamping to preserve document integrity over time

These services ensure UAE PASS users — from citizens and residents to businesses — enjoy secure, mobile-first access to a wide range of government and private sector services.

Ethaq – Trusted Identity for Government

Ethaq is Dubai’s official electronic seal (eSeal) service designed for legal entities, enabling them to securely “seal” electronic documents to guarantee their origin and integrity. Unlike digital signatures used by individuals, Ethaq is linked exclusively to organizations — making it ideal for automated, system-to-system transactions.

Whether applied to financial statements, health records, or digital invoices, Ethaq ensures that data is verifiable, tamper-proof, and legally recognized.

Ethaq plays a key role in enabling the Dubai Digital Wealth Initiative, supporting the emirate’s transition to smart living through paperless processes, secure digital IDs, and blockchain-ready infrastructure.

Ethaq Plus – Commercial-Grade Digital Trust

Ethaq Plus extends certified digital identity to the private sector through DNCCU-accredited partners:
  • Inclusion in the Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL)
  • Full compliance with WebTrust and international assurance standards
  • Use cases: digital signing, eSeals, timestamping
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Built for Everyone

Dubai PKI enables digital trust across all sectors:

  • Government Entities – Secure internal systems, digital governance, and public service delivery
  • Commercial Private Sector – Trusted identities for finance, legal, healthcare, education, and more
  • Individuals – Digital identity, secure login, electronic signatures, and encrypted communicatin

Why Choose Dubai PKI?

  • National Trust Anchor: UAE Global Root CA G4 E2
  • Globally Recognized: Aligned with AATL, WebTrust, and CA/B Forum standards
  • Full Lifecycle Services: Registration, issuance, validation, revocation
  • Future-Ready: Mobile-first, scalable, and cross-platform

For more details on service practice disclosures, relevant publications, and repository information, please visit the official Dubai PKI Repository:

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From document signing to digital onboarding — Dubai PKI makes every transaction trusted, compliant, and secure.

Build digital trust. Empower digital Dubai.

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