Hopae expands cross-border digital identity network with Saudi, Mexico deals
Hopae and Saudi Arabia’s Technology Control Company (TCC) have partnered to bring cross-border electronic identity verification to the Kingdom, allowing…
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Saudi Arabia adds national ID photo updates to Absher
Saudi Arabia’s Absher digital government app now allows citizens to update the photograph associated with their national ID card online. The…
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 puts more focus on digital infrastructure
Saudi Arabia is increasingly positioning digital infrastructure, AI and trusted digital services at the center of Vision 2030 as the…
Saudi Arabia issues deepfake guidelines as AI-driven identity threats rise
Saudi Arabia has unveiled new rules to confront the growing risks posed by deepfakes, part of its wider battle against…
Xperix partners with Alyam to pursue Saudi government biometrics
South Korean biometrics provider Xperix has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Alyam Technical Trading Co. to…
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…
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…
