The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi (ADBC) to establish a strategic collaboration focused on digital transformation, applied research, technology education, and exploration of blockchain-enabled public digital services.

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The MoU, signed on 10 February 2026 during Indus Ai Week, outlines a two-year framework for cooperation between PDA and ADBC to support national digital initiatives through innovation programs, capacity-building, and knowledge exchange.

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Under the agreement, the Parties will explore collaboration across:

• Digital public services and decentralized infrastructure
• Innovation labs, pilot programs, and accelerator-style engagements
• Education, certifications, and public-sector capacity building
• Joint research and policy thought leadership
• International best-practice exchanges between Abu Dhabi and Pakistan

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The partnership reflects a shared commitment to sovereign digital capability, trusted governance frameworks, and practical innovation that delivers measurable public value.

Commenting on the MOU Dr. Sohail Munir, Chairperson, Pakistan Digital Authority stated that: “This MoU represents an important step in strengthening Pakistan’s digital capability through international collaboration grounded in knowledge, innovation, and responsible technology. By working with the The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi, we aim to build institutional capacity, explore secure and transparent digital public services, and accelerate Pakistan’s transition toward a sovereign and citizen-centric digital ecosystem.”

Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO of The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi, emphasized: 

“The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi is proud to partner with the Pakistan Digital Authority to support education, applied research, and innovation in emerging technologies. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of leveraging blockchain and decentralized technologies to enhance transparency, strengthen public services, and empower future digital leaders.”

The MoU provides a non-binding framework for good-faith collaboration and establishes mechanisms for coordinated program design, joint events, research initiatives, and ecosystem engagement between the two institutions.

The partnership reinforces PDA’s mandate under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 to advance Digital Society, Digital Economy, Digital Governance, and Digital Infrastructure through secure, future-ready technologies.

About Pakistan Digital Authority

The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) is the national government body mandated to architect, govern, and drive Pakistan’s digital transformation through a unified, whole-of-government approach. Established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, PDA serves as the country’s central authority for digital policy, data and AI governance, national digital infrastructure, and shared government platforms, ensuring interoperability, security, and alignment across federal, provincial, and sectoral entities. 

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As the engine behind Pakistan’s digital future, PDA sets the standards, builds the Digital Infrastructure, and coordinates the national ecosystem so that every ministry, province, and institution moves together toward a modern, efficient, and technology-driven Pakistan.