TDRA and Circularo Announce GovSign 2.0: Advancing UAE Digital Sovereignty with Next-Generation Government eServices

Dubai, 13 Oct 2025 - The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), in collaboration with Circularo, today announced the launch of GovSign 2.0, the next generation of the UAE's flagship sovereign signing and digital trust platform. Building on nearly three years of direct cooperation, GovSign has become a cornerstone of the nation's digital government strategy.

With GovSign 2.0, the initiative now evolves from sovereign signing to sovereign documents - enabling trusted end-to-end document management within UAE's national digital infrastructure.

From Sovereign Signing to Sovereign Documents

GovSign 2.0 expands the scope of the platform beyond certified signing into a Unified Sovereign Trust Platform, empowering Federal Government entities to manage the entire lifecycle of official records. From creation, collaboration, and approval to archiving and retrieval, every document remains authentic, verifiable, and sovereign throughout its lifecycle. This ensures unmatched trust, compliance, and resilience for the UAE's government digital ecosystem.

The GovSign 2.0 Suite

GovSign 2.0 introduces a complete family of sovereign services that extend the capabilities of the UAE's government digital infrastructure:

- Sovereign Collab - Secure collaboration, co-authoring, and sharing across Federal ministries and entities.
- Sovereign Sign - Certified signing and approvals integrated with UAE PASS and TDRA trust standards.
- Sovereign Vault - Evidence-based archiving with immutable audit trails and intelligent retrieval.
- Sovereign KYC - Identity verification aligned with international KYC/AML standards, supporting trusted inter-governmental and cross-border processes.
- Sovereign AI (Coming Soon) - AI-driven insights across contracts, records, and archives - enabling sovereign intelligence while ensuring all data stays within UAE jurisdiction.

Key Advancements in GovSign 2.0

GovSign 2.0 introduces an expanded feature set grouped into four strategic areas:

Trust & Compliance

- Support for Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) via NFC Smart Cards, eIDAS compliance, and long-term archival standards (PDF/A).
- Separation of dynamic audit trails and sealed Certificates of Fulfillment to enhance document integrity and legal assurance.
- Organizational Stamps for institutional signing without linking to individual identities.

Collaboration & Usability

- Collabora Online integration (cDocs) for collaborative editing.
- Multi-document transaction management, public/private attachment controls, and high-volume signatory support.
- Mobile-first access via QR login, home screen shortcuts, and stamp capture.

Workflow Intelligence

- Enhanced reporting and dashboards, customizable insights, and role-based access to metadata.
- AI-powered smart document summaries, labels, and classification for governance and compliance.
- Workflow flexibility with recipient modification, multi-presence actions, and delegation notifications.

Next-Generation Experience

- AI Help & Knowledge Assistants for real-time guidance and onboarding.
- Performance boosts with signing processes up to 50% faster.
- Modernized administration interface for easier organizational management.

Value for Federal Government entities

- GovSign 2.0 has been designed by and for the public sector, ensuring that it directly addresses the needs of UAE federal entities, regulators, and agencies:
- Trusted by design: All documents are signed and verified within a TDRA-certified environment, ensuring full compliance with UAE digital trust regulations.
- Seamless adoption: One-click signing in the GovSign portal or through deep integrations and APIs embedded directly into existing government systems.
- Interoperability: Works seamlessly across ministries, agencies, and emirates, ensuring national-level standardization and trust.
- Efficiency & automation: Minimize paperwork, reduce turnaround times, and streamline processes with automated workflows and batch signing.
- Future-proof compliance: Fully aligned with the UAE's federal digital transformation strategy and international digital trust standards.

Strategic Importance

With GovSign 2.0, TDRA and Circularo strengthen their joint commitment to building a trusted digital ecosystem where UAE Federal Government entities can confidently manage their most critical information. The platform is designed not only for today's needs but also to support emerging use cases in AI-driven automation, secure identity, and cross-border interoperability.

"Circularo is proud to continue its close collaboration with TDRA, delivering constant innovation and supporting the UAE's ambition to lead in sovereign digital services," said Josef Neumann, CEO of Circularo. "GovSign 2.0 transforms documents from static records into sovereign assets - trusted, compliant, and future-ready. With GovSign 2.0, we are entering a new era of sovereign trust services, where every stage of the document lifecycle can be managed securely, verifiably, and entirely within the UAE's national infrastructure. This ensures lasting confidence for citizens, businesses, and Federal Government entities alike."

About TDRA

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is the government entity responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector and advancing the UAE's digital transformation. Through strategic initiatives like GovSign, TDRA drives innovation, efficiency, and digital trust across the nation's public sector.
Learn more at: https://www.tdra.gov.ae

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About Circularo

Circularo is a leading provider of secure digital signing, archiving, and workflow solutions, trusted by governments and enterprises across the Middle East and beyond. With a focus on compliance, usability, and innovation, Circularo helps organizations transition from paper-based processes to fully digital, legally binding, and future-proof workflows.
Learn more at: https://www.circularo.com

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