Ajman launches government payments portal on Metaverse

This Ajman Ministry of Finance (ADF) has launched a government payment platform, a registered government provider service and a new website on Metaverse.

These projects are part of efforts in Ajman, one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to promote digital transformation ADF said on Friday (Oct 14) and became a global financial services hub Press release.

“Today’s launch of ADF’s services is an important step in our digital transformation journey, contributing to improving the quality of life in Ajman by delivering innovative technology solutions designed to serve our customers and enhance the sustainable growth potential of various business units ,” said His Excellency Marwan Ahmed Ali Ali, director general of the department, in a press release.

A new Ajman payment platform called AjmanPay is able to collect fees on Metaverse for local government agencies in Ajman. It aims to provide a payment channel that customers can use with ease, comfort and security, the release said.

A new virtual model for registering suppliers — the Tawreed platform — simplifies the ability for suppliers to register and update, review and participate in bids, upload documents and track their processes, the release said.

ADF’s new website features a user interface designed for ease of use and ready access to information and services by version.

“The launch of these services is consistent with ADF’s efforts to activate the digital transformation governance framework and achieve the desired goals of a digital future,” the agency said in a press release.

The PYMNTS study found that the UAE’s e-commerce market is unique on the world stage, with local shoppers using their smartphones to shop more than shoppers from the other five countries included in the study.

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For example, 62% of UAE merchants allow online shoppers to pick up at in-store kiosks, 32% of UAE shoppers complete their last purchase entirely from their smartphone, and 25% of UAE consumers pick up their last online order in-store, according to “Global Shopping Index 2022: UAE Edition. “

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