Article 2.7.7 Determination of Reputable International Credentials

The Operator or the Companies Registrar (as applicable) may determine whether an individual or entity may operate based on foreign or international credentials by considering the following non-exhaustive factors:

(i) The credential is issued by a nationally recognised or internationally accredited body (e.g., bar association, medical board, ISO-certified body).

(ii) The issuing jurisdiction applies professional, technical, and ethical standards broadly equivalent to those recognised in the ICT or Host Country (if applicable).

(iii) The credential is commonly accepted in comparable international free zones, special jurisdictions, or transnational professional networks.

(iv) The credential is supported by evidence of prior practice, indemnity coverage, peer membership, or professional insurance.

(a) The profession is not subject to mandatory local licencing under this ICT Code or under Part 5.

(i) The credential is accompanied by a verifiable digital identity or is issued through a trustworthy third-party credentialing platform.

(ii) Credentials or verifiable track records acquired through decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs), recognised open educational platforms, or digital reputation systems may be considered valid, provided they meet integrity, accountability, and transparency standards acceptable to the Operator under this ICT Code.