The UAE’s Ministry of Justice has launched an online marriage service to allow couples to tie the knot.
Prospective brides and grooms can log on to a website to submit their documents and choose their preferred cleric.
Once paperwork has been approved, a date is set for the online ceremony, conducted via video link.
Following the service, clerics ask for the couple’s digital signatures before issuing a marriage contract.
Officials then file all the necessary documents with law courts to record the marriage.
The new service comes as part of a range of measures introduced to help residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Authorities in the country have issued a widespread ‘Stay at Home’ order as part of efforts to protect public health.
As a result, many routine services offered by the government have been forced to adapt.
“The smart judicial system facilitates legal procedures for people,” a statement from the ministry said.
“This service in particular aims to preserve the public’s health and safety.”
