UAE central bank launches biometric payment pilot with PopID, Network International
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is piloting a regional biometric payment system, using facial and palm recognition technology provided by…
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Biometrics replacing SMS OTPs for UAE online transactions
Major banks in the UAE have begun informing customers that one‑time passwords (OTPs) via SMS for online card purchases are…
Dubai launches city-wide biometric hotel check-in
Dubai is ready to overhaul its hotel arrival experience across the entire emirate with a one‑time contactless check‑in system. This…
SITA and Abu Dhabi Airports sign MoU to explore AI-driven airport platform
The digitalization of airport operations is accelerating. While global passenger numbers continue their upward trajectory, airlines and airports are increasingly…
Africa’s digital public infrastructure drive to get $1B boost from UAE govt
The implementation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) and AI projects is set to get a nudge from the United Arab…
World Economic Forum looks to get a GRIP on global regulatory environment
A new piece written by the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s head of digital inclusion, Kelly Ommundsen, looks at the gap…
Middle East digital transformation prompts digital ID adoption and partnership
The Middle East is seeing particularly strong growth in digital identity, cybersecurity, biometrics and other key aspects of the digital…
UAE Pass streamlines access to over 5k digital services as transactions surge
The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met recently to review the use of the country’s digital ID platform,…
Abu Dhabi to integrate face biometrics in hotels in ‘Smart Travel’ ramp up
Abu Dhabi is launching a face biometrics system across the emirate in the tourism sector. The emirate is known for…
UAE announces ‘eliminating’ ID cards with biometric identification
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it has developed and tested biometric identification systems that will eliminate the need…
