Zakat Payments Can Now Be Made Digitally in Dubai Via DubaiNow App

As part of the Government of Dubai’s continuous efforts towards digitalisation, Smart Dubai together with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Zakat Fund has launched a Zakat payment service on the government service app, DubaiNow, in time for Ramadan. This new service enables users to calculate their Zakat amount in compliance with Shariah principles and then make full or part payments via their smartphones or devices without having to physically visit a centre or charity, especially given the COVID-19 situation.

Why it Matters?

Chief Executive Officer of the Smart Dubai Government Establishment (the Establishment), His Excellency Wesam Lootah, noted that varied government entities have put in a lot of effort to contribute towards the development of...