The UAE has embraced social media to celebrate important events and achievements. The latest digital craze is a copy and paste certificate displaying an individual’s alleged endorsement of the UAE’s national pledge and commitment. But is this online pledge and commitment campaign legit? What does endorsing it mean? Is it just another short-lived virtual trend? Most importantly, should the public trust and participate in this online challenge? The following information aims to provide clarification on these pertinent matters.
What Is the UAE Pledge and Commitment?
On August 23, 2021, the UAE issued an invitation to citizens and residents to endorse a pledge online. Upon endorsement, individuals receive a digital certificate. The pledge website, pledge.ae, is the only legitimate avenue to obtain the certificate. The digital certificate is downloadable and shareable.
What Is the Institutional Sponsorship of the UAE Pledge and Commitment?
Sandooq Al Watan, an Arabic-language institution committed to the UAE, disclosed the General Secretariat of the Cabinet endorsed and promoted the pledge campaign.
Based on the information provided, the UAE Pledge and Commitment is a genuine campaign. Participating in the campaign allows individuals to show their support for UAE values. Furthermore, there is no evidence suggesting the campaign is dangerous or fraudulent. Thus, it is safe to endorse the UAE Pledge and Commitment.
We’ll deal with the circumstances surrounding the pledge later. Right now, we’re interested in what it says.
What is The UAE Pledge?
It is an opportunity for you to express your appreciation of the UAE, the UAE’s legal system and the UAE’s rules and regulations. It was developed to encourage members of the public to show support and commitment to His President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
What is Special About The Pledge?
It is a chance for you to publicly appreciate and support the UAE. It can be compared to other public activities, such as celebrating the UAE National Day. Like other public activities, it can be conducted online.
What is Received After Taking The Pledge?
After taking the pledge, members of the public are issued with a personalized electronic certificate of appreciation.
What is the Purpose of Issuing Electronic Certificates?
The certificates are electronic, and can be easily posted to social networking sites. The certificates, which are personalized and issued in the name of the members of the public, prompted a great deal of interest and support, particularly within the work place and among school students.
Who Can Take The Pledge?
Persons of all nationalities who are residents or citizens of the UAE or are connected to the UAE can take the pledge.
You don’t need to do anything difficult. Filling out a short form is the hardest part. The rest is easy.
This is by design. Everyone is encouraged to take the pledge.
How to Take the Pledge
This is going to be very simple.
- Go to pledge.ae in your web browser. Don’t click on any links in an email to get there.
- Choose the language you are most comfortable with.
- Fill out the information requested in the form.
- Finally, take the pledge.
You have the option to print out a certificate. Decide which format you prefer and save it. You can’t lose it; it’s not really that difficult to print again.
What does it Really Mean?
People want to know what the certificate really means when they ask “is it legit?” and “what is it worth?”
It’s worth and meaning are personally defined.
A Personal Memento
The pledge is important to a lot of people living in the UAE, especially expats. Many consider it a way to say thank you for all the country has given them. Some go as far as to keep their copy with important family documents. Others post it on social media to show family and friends living abroad.
An Efficient Method of Expressing Gratitude
People like the certificate because it requires very little effort on the user’s part. It is meant to be forwarded. It’s short and visual. It enables users to interact with other users of the certificate.
perhaps a Positive Work-Related Move
The certificate won’t help your job search on its own. The certificate won’t help you if you don’t have the right work sponsorship documents. The certificate won’t guarantee you a job. However, some people believe that having the certificate endorses you in a positive light. This may be especially relevant for clients.
It helps with Discussions about Citizenship
It’s common to see the certificate signed by whole families. Some teachers use the certificate to discuss citizenship and other social topics.
What’s in It for Me?
Now for the part you’re really interested in. Here’s what the certificate doesn’t provide. The certificate doesn’t provide:
- Any financial assistance
- Discounts
- Expedited visa process
- Job advancement
- Changes to residence status
Don’t believe a “consultant” or message that claims otherwise. The certificate provides nothing material to its users.
The UAE provides various government programs and certificates for specific social groups. These include programs for low-income individuals, SMEs, and others. Providing a pledge doesn’t impact your eligibility for these programs in any way. Likewise, having a pledge will not disqualify you for these programs.
Recognizing Fraudulent Activities
The UAE government’s pledge drive has inspired many fraudsters. Here’s what you need to know.
Fraudulent Websites
The UAE government’s pledge website provides a means to take a pledge and download a certificate. You should not expect to encounter a website that charges you a fee for taking the pledge. The UAE government will not charge you a fee to take the pledge.
Fraudulent Contests
The UAE government will not offer cash rewards for taking the pledge. Do not expect a reward from the government just for taking the pledge, or for sharing the pledge with others.
Fraudulent Emails and SMS
The UAE government will not send you a text message or email offering you a reward just for taking the pledge. Do not share your personal information with anyone just for taking a pledge.
Scam Sites
Scam sites often look exactly like the official site. Before taking the pledge, double check the domain name for spelling and typographical errors. The UAE government will never send you an SMS link to take the pledge.
Third Parties Selling Certificates
Some individuals have offered to “process” electronic certificates for a fee. You don’t need to pay someone to do this as the process will only take you a few minutes.
Examples
There are many examples of this situation.
Priya works as a marketing manager in Dubai. During her lunch break she signs the pledge, downloads the story version and posts it. Members of her team also post the pledge the next day and she enjoys connecting with her team. Priya understands the process and expects no more from the pledge.
Ahmed lives in Sharjah. He is offered a message to “process” his certificate to receive a “housing bonus.” He refuses to pay and instead checks pledge.ae. Ahmed was almost scammed.
A school in Abu Dhabi. The management supports the school community to take the pledge. Members of staff take this opportunity to discuss social and moral values with students.
Sara works as a freelancer. As part of her employment, Sara works and resides in different countries. She adds her pledge to her LinkedIn profile to show her commitment and value the work she does in the country.
Is it necessary to take the pledge?
No. There are no negative consequences if you decide not to take the pledge. Pledging is a voluntary initiative.
What’s the cost?
It is free. You will never be charged for a certificate. Official sites will never ask you for your credit card information. A site requesting payment should be avoided.
Can I get a certificate for my kids?
Yes, kids are also eligible to receive a certificate. Adult supervision may be required for younger kids. Each participant should receive a certificate in his/her own name.
Can I change the certificate?
You are allowed to change the size of the certificate. You are not allowed to change the text. An unaltered copy should be saved.
Will it be useful for UAE Visa/Emirates ID process?
It will not be useful for these processes. You should use the information provided by the appropriate government agency for these processes.
Is it equivalent to a legal document?
It is a recognition award for participating in a national program. It is not a legal document or ID card.
What are the benefits?
Only the official website should be used. The site can be accessed by typing pledge.ae.
It should be saved. A copy should be saved in your phone and in a cloud account.
It should be shared. A copy should be printed and shared using the standard format. Others should be shared using the format of your choice.
What should be the attitude?
It should be enjoyed for what it is. Expecting something in return is not realistic.
Scams target older folks first, and you should definitely have a talk with your relatives to help them spot fraudulent messages. If you get a message about a pledge reward, check its validity before reposting it.
Concluding Remarks
So, are UAE Pledge certificates actually awards? Yes, they are issued by the UAE government as an appreciation award to the UAE citizens and residents. The certificate by itself does not grant pledge rewards.
In fact, the pledge awards are merely a means to another end. The end being the opportunity to be part of the UAE community and to show appreciation to the country. Like any other country, UAE has dozens of fraudulent websites offering false pledge rewards.
If you are interested in receiving the pledge award, all you need to do is sign the pledge online and keep the award certificate. And if you need financial or business support, contact the governmental authorities who offer those services directly. Thank you for reading, and visit Poetrysis for similar content.