UAE joins nations putting age restrictions on social media
The UAE has become the first Arab country to introduce an age restriction for social media, opening up another potential…
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Idemia PS, Matarat Holding drive biometric-powered airport transformation in KSA
Idemia Public Security has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Matarat Holding, the operator and developer of 27…
Idemia brings biometrics expertise to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
Idemia Public Security has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAMI Advanced Electronics, a regional leader in Saudi Arabia’s electronics…
UAE banks prepare for a passwordless future
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is mandating the phasing out of SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) by March 2026….
Australia, NZ airports boost international passenger processing capacity
Australian airports continue to add more SmartGates powered by Idemia’s biometric border technology for international arrivals. On Thursday, Sydney Airport…
Digital Cooperation Organization wants Global South to join global digital policymaking
Pakistan has recently concluded the first Digital Foreign Direct Investment Forum 2025 (DFDI) in preparation for taking over the presidency…
Idemia reveals Armenia JV details, Saudi Arabia MoU, WVU biometrics research lab
Idemia is busily establishing new partnerships to develop biometrics for national projects, from Armenia to Saudi Arabia, and to further…
Saudi Arabia partners with Valid while biometric SIM card registration picks up pace
Saudi Arabia is advancing mobile connectivity as it successfully deploys a Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform. Mobily, a Saudi Arabia-based…
Estonia makes digital transformation deals with Saudi Arabia, including e-residency
An Estonian company will help develop the Saudi Arabian digital residency program, a government-verified digital identity that provides access to…
Over 28M Saudi Arabians now have digital ID for easy access to services
More than 28 million unified digital IDs have been issued through a Saudi Arabian digital government platform Absher to facilitate…
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