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Smitten Brits can now say 'AI-do' and tie the knot using nothing more than their mobile phone for a mere £160. A cutting-edge AI-powered super app in the UAE called TAMM has launched a revolutionary virtual marriage feature that's accessible to couples worldwide. The platform can handle an entire wedding from beginning to end, encompassing registration, identity verification, officiator booking and the virtual ceremony itself, all within just 24 hours. Alongside its virtual wedding services, the app has unveiled AutoGov, providing each of its 3.6 million users with their very own AI civil servant. As part of Abu Dhabi's ambitious goal to become the globe's first completely AI-native government by 2027, this feature handles tasks like scheduling medical appointments or renewing identification documents. The system also enables users to arrange MOTs, complete with vehicle collection and delivery services when needed. Dr. Mohamed Al Askar, TAMM's director general, explained: "We launched AutoGov, the world's first AI public servant, on TAMM to make interacting with the government as effortless as possible. Now that seamless, AI-powered ecosystem also applies to marriages. "Though the majority of services and features are only relative to those living in Abu Dhabi, the virtual marriage service is open to anyone in the world, regardless of whether they're in the emirate or not and it can all be completed using just a phone. "Through the secure video link, they can also share the ceremony with friends and family in all four corners of the globe at the same time. That's the power of technology and why Abu Dhabi is embracing AI to drastically increase efficiencies, simplify paperwork and processes and give people back their time." The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department oversees this new marriage service, which is open to any citizen, visitor or resident. Ceremonies can take place face-to-face or remotely through a secure WebEx connection. All necessary participants, including two witnesses and the licensed officiant known as a Mathoon in the UAE, can join via mobile, with guests able to connect remotely as well. Couples needn't be physically present in the UAE to complete the procedure, provided they appoint a power of attorney in the country to attend on their behalf. For an additional £60, non-citizens can utilise TAMM's AI-powered features to automatically validate the certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and send out a digital copy, which holds legal recognition in their home nation. This represents one of 1,100 services available on TAMM, which Abu Dhabi claims demonstrates its ambition to become the globe's first completely AI-native government by 2027. Since permitting foreigners to wed legally in 2021, Abu Dhabi has witnessed a dramatic rise in ceremonies. With affordable costs, straightforward documentation validation and technology being deployed to streamline bureaucratic procedures, over 45,000 people have got married in the UAE capital over the past four years. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .
