UAE partners with Shiba Inu to integrate Web3 technology into public sector services
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to incorporate blockchain technology into its governance framework, further solidifying its open stance toward the crypto and Web3 sectors.
In a significant move, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shiba Inu to enhance the security and transparency of public sector services.
As part of this collaboration, Shiba Inu’s decentralised operating system, ShibOS, will be integrated into various government activities across the UAE. The initiative is expected to support key sectors such as sustainable energy, green infrastructure, decentralised finance, smart governance, and artificial intelligence-driven automation.
Announcing the partnership, Shiba Inu highlighted that its ShibOS platform would serve as a key tool in modernising the UAE’s governance systems. The project will also leverage Shiberium, an Ethereum-based Layer-2 blockchain developed by Shiba Inu, to facilitate scalable and efficient blockchain solutions for different government departments.
Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous leader of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, calling it a major step in redefining how governments, businesses, and citizens interact in a transparent and sustainable digital environment. This announcement follows Kusama’s recent transition from Lead Visionary to Lead Ambassador of the Shiba Inu project.
His Excellency Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI, emphasised the UAE’s commitment to embracing emerging technologies to establish a globally recognized, innovative governance system. He described the partnership as a pivotal moment in transforming government services to better serve citizens and the broader community.
The UAE has been actively working on integrating blockchain technology into its public administration. In 2018, the government launched the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021, which aimed to shift 50% of government-related transactions to blockchain networks by 2021.
Beyond blockchain, the UAE has also been proactive in regulating the cryptocurrency sector to foster industry growth while ensuring investor protection. Dubai’s ‘Metaverse Strategy,’ announced last year, seeks to establish a robust Web3 ecosystem, with a goal of attracting 1,000 blockchain firms and creating over 40,000 jobs by 2030.