Maldives will roll out smart ID cards with integrated digital identification in 2026, linking citizens to the OneGov platform and the eFaas digital ID system as part of a national transformation strategy.

Multiple December reports indicate the UK’s digital ID consultation has slipped into 2026 amid a Cabinet Office takeover of policy work, signaling further delay for public input on the scheme’s design and rollout.

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japanese ICT integrator Tsuzuki Denki Co. to jointly develop and deploy biometric access management solutions in Japan. The MoU was […]

IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics form a strategic partnership to develop biometric, transport, and smart mobility solutions in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.

South Africa will begin introducing a digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system in October 2025, starting with selected G20 nationals and expanding in phases. The initiative marks a shift away […]

Vietnam’s airports are accelerating the rollout of biometric and digital identification services through the VNeID platform, though adoption remains uneven across the country. The expansion comes as Vietnam prepares to […]

Lufthansa and Amadeus have successfully piloted the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) in air travel, marking an early step toward a more seamless passenger journey within Europe. The summer […]

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced that certified electronic versions of Oman’s national ID card and driver’s licence are now legally recognized across the Sultanate. The move gives digital […]

South Africa’s State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has launched a pilot program for a “citizen super app” designed to simplify government service delivery through digital ID verification and a centralized […]