Abu Dhabi Unveils Amazing New Blockchain Digital Skills Card
On September 16, 2026, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with the Union Assessment and Certification (UAC) and the ADI Foundation, launched the Gulf region's first blockchain-verified Digital Skills Card on the ADI Chain. The initiative provides professionals—including engineers, IT specialists, nurses, technicians, and those in healthcare and construction—with a secure, digital record of their skills and degrees under a QCC-recognized personnel conformity program.
- The Digital Skills Card features a QR code that allows employers and regulators to instantly verify the authenticity of a certificate.
- This mechanism replaces the traditional, time-consuming process of contacting issuing authorities.
- By utilizing the ADI Chain, an Abu Dhabi-supported blockchain, records are stored on a public ledger, preventing the manipulation of credentials and the use of forged or duplicate degrees.
How the Digital Skills Card Works
Key benefits for expatriate workers include faster job transitions, enhanced credibility in the labor market, and potential portability of skills across Gulf nations as the program expands. During the launch ceremony, professionals from various backgrounds and nationalities were honored as the initial recipients of the cards.
Official Statements on the New Launch
QCC Executive Director Badr Khamis Al Shumaili stated that digitalization is now the foundation of a trusted and transparent system. UAC CEO Shahbaz Muhammad Khan added that the system ensures skills remain recognized across institutions and borders. While currently limited to specific programs, the initiative plans to incorporate additional certifications. Officials clarified that this is not a mandatory rule for all citizens but serves as a tool to facilitate employment and visa processes for skilled professionals. The announcement was supported by official records from WAM, Gulf News, Zawya, and the ADI Chain, with imagery provided by the ADI Foundation.