UAE makes its single sign-on service the front door for 6K private, public services

Single sign-on authentication service has been switched on for all services that the autocratic Arab Emirates offers online.

The UAE Pass, which was extended to 6,000 government and private-sector services this month, was kicked off in February 2021. At that time, the government promised verified accounts could be created in under five minutes. It also set 6,000 services as a target.

The UAE is not alone. In East Africa, Kenyan officials say as many as 5,000 government services can …

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