This week UAE telecoms firm du announced a partnership with Dubai Civil Defense to provide blockchain services. The government department is best known for managing the fire service but is also responsible for safety inspections and managing disaster response.
Du’s Blockchain Edge is being adopted for automating business processes, data exchange and settling payments. The telecoms firm believes it will result in cost savings. The solution will also be integrated with the country’s blockchain-based Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP), presumably for issuing inspection certificates and licenses.
The UBRP blockchain project is also one that du is involved with because it’s based on Dubai Pulse’s platform, which du developed jointly with Smart Dubai. UBRP isn’t just a corporate registry but also for trade licenses. Four government departments have already integrated the solution, including the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority.
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