- Residents in Abu Dhabi can now use AE Coin, a regulated stablecoin, to pay their legal fees.
- Stablecoins are revolutionizing public services by reducing costs and eliminating payment intermediaries.
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has signed a strategic partnership with AL Maryah Bank to allow the use of AE coin to pay for legal and judicial services. This change is part of a broader initiative to embrace digital transformation within the UAE public administration.
Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Undersecretary, explained in a statement, “By diversifying smart payment options and embracing digital currency, we are supporting institutional cooperation and integrating the judicial and financial sectors through advanced technology.”
Omar Al Zaabi, the Vice Chairman of Al Maryah Bank, also noted that the partnership with ADJD “Reinforces digital financial services showcasing how technology can serve the public good securely.”
This shift is expected to mark a milestone in the UAE’s move to integrate blockchain-based stablecoins into everyday government services.
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Beyond Abu Dhabi: Stablecoins Set To Revolutionize Government Services
According to Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors of the U.S., stablecoins are quickly emerging as tools poised to revolutionize government services globally.
The cryptocurrencies are alleviating the need for payment intermediaries, cutting the costs of payments. Moreover, with clear legal frameworks like the U.S Genius ACT, signed into law on July 18, 2025, stablecoins are now recognized as legitimate payment instruments for institutional and retail use.
