Etihad Credit Bureau Strengthens Tenant Screening with Secure UAE PASS Integration
New Tenant Screening Solution Launched
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity responsible for credit information, has introduced a new Tenant Screening solution. This innovative service allows private landlords to securely request the credit scores of potential tenants. Importantly, tenant information is shared only after the tenant provides consent through the UAE PASS.
The Tenant Screening solution is among the first to utilize the UAE PASS as a secure consent channel. This service was initially previewed at GITEX 2025 by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and Digital Dubai, before officially launching via the Etihad Bureau mobile app in April 2026. This launch marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the Etihad Credit Bureau, TDRA, and Digital Dubai, aimed at delivering integrated digital solutions that meet market demands and align with national objectives for streamlined processes and digital transformation.
Enhancements to Existing Features
The introduction of Tenant Screening complements the Etihad Bureau’s existing Cheque Clearance Indicator feature, which has been enhanced with artificial intelligence. This feature allows cheque recipients to scan and assess the likelihood of a cheque being cleared, based on the issuer’s credit registry records. Together, these solutions aim to enhance confidence in real estate transactions across the UAE.
His Excellency Marwan Ahmad Lutfi, Director General of Etihad Credit Bureau, emphasized the collaborative nature of this initiative. He stated that Tenant Screening exemplifies the positive outcomes achieved through partnerships with government and private sector entities. By integrating trusted credit data sharing through the UAE PASS platform and enhancing cheque scanning capabilities with AI, the Bureau is committed to improving transparency and confidence in key sectors.
Strategic Importance of UAE PASS
His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, remarked on the evolution of UAE PASS as a cornerstone of the UAE’s digital trust infrastructure. He noted that it extends beyond digital identity to facilitate secure consent management and trusted data exchange. The collaboration with Etihad Credit Bureau is seen as a strategic move towards fostering a responsible data economy, empowering individuals with control over their data while enabling the delivery of transparent, efficient, and user-centric services.
Al Mansoori highlighted the potential of unified digital infrastructure to unlock new service models that connect critical sectors, thereby enhancing confidence in digital transactions and reinforcing an integrated government ecosystem. This is particularly significant in sectors like real estate, where trust, speed, and transparency are paramount.
Integration with National Digital Infrastructure
His Excellency Eng. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), underscored the importance of integrating national digital infrastructure with financial and credit services. He stated that this initiative aims to develop advanced digital solutions that enhance transaction efficiency and bolster trust and transparency within the real estate sector. Utilizing UAE PASS as a secure consent management platform aligns with the UAE’s vision of creating an interconnected digital ecosystem that facilitates trusted data exchange.
This collaboration between government entities and the financial sector highlights the UAE’s commitment to advancing innovative digital business models that support the digital economy and further the goals of digital transformation and governance.
Future Developments and Accessibility
Etihad Credit Bureau plans to continue evolving the Tenant Screening service in collaboration with the real estate sector. The Bureau also aims to launch additional use cases that leverage the UAE PASS’s consent-based data-sharing capabilities. Individuals can access their personal Credit Score and Report, along with the Tenant Screening and Cheque Clearance features, through the official Etihad Credit Bureau mobile application available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as via the Bureau’s website.
About Etihad Credit Bureau
Etihad Credit Bureau is a federal entity wholly owned by the United Arab Emirates government. Established under Federal Law No. (6) of 2010 regarding credit information, and amended by Federal Decree Law No. 8 of 2020, the Bureau is responsible for the collection, preservation, analysis, classification, use, and publication of credit information. This information is transformed into various credit-related products through a fully digital process.
For more information, please visit the official website or download the application from the App Store and Google Play.
For further inquiries, contact:
Naeema Al Zarooni
Associate Principal – Community Engagement
naeema.alzarooni@etihadbureau.ae
Source: www.zawya.com
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Published on 2026-05-17 17:32:00 • By the Editorial Desk
