Abu dhabi: Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE's federal entity for credit information, has launched a new Tenant Screening solution that allows private landlords to securely request the credit score of prospective tenants, with information shared only after tenant consent via UAE PASS.
According to Emirates News Agency, Etihad Credit Bureau is among the first to utilize UAE PASS as a secure consent channel. This service was initially announced and previewed by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and Digital Dubai at GITEX 2025, before being launched through the Etihad Bureau mobile app in April 2026. The launch signifies a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Etihad Credit Bureau, TDRA, and Digital Dubai, aimed at delivering integrated digital solutions that support market needs and align with national objectives for zero-bureaucracy and digital transformation.
The introduction of Tenant Screening in the UAE complements Etihad Bureau's existing Cheque Clearance Indicator feature, which has been enhanced with AI to enable cheque recipients to scan and assess the likelihood of clearance based on the issuer's credit registry records. These solutions are designed to boost confidence in real estate transactions.
Marwan Ahmad Lutfi, Director General of Etihad Credit Bureau, stated that the Tenant Screening service exemplifies the positive outcomes resulting from collaboration with strategic government and private sector partners. The integration of trusted credit data sharing through UAE PASS, combined with AI-enhanced cheque scanning, aims to increase transparency and confidence in key sectors.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, emphasized that UAE PASS has become a cornerstone of the UAE's digital trust infrastructure, extending beyond digital identity to enable secure consent management and trusted data exchange. The collaboration with Etihad Credit Bureau represents a strategic move towards a responsible data economy, empowering individuals with data control while delivering transparent and efficient services.
Eng. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director-General of TDRA, highlighted the initiative's role in integrating national digital infrastructure with financial and credit services to develop advanced digital solutions that enhance transaction efficiency and trust in the real estate sector. Leveraging UAE PASS aligns with the UAE's vision of building an interconnected digital ecosystem, supporting the digital economy and advancing digital transformation.
Etihad Credit Bureau plans to further develop the Tenant Screening service in collaboration with the real estate sector and to launch new use cases utilizing UAE PASS's consent-based data sharing capability.
