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Bank of Sharjah Adds Emirates Face Recognition Authentication for Fund Transfers

Bank of Sharjah has begun using facial authentication from Emirates Face Recognition (EFR) to approve customer fund transfers, and plans to extend the…

October 8, 2026

UAE Launches Biometric Tourist Identity Bank Account Service Through CBUAE, ICP, and ADCB

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)…

May 7, 2026

UAE Free Zone Deploys Blockchain-Based Business IDs

Ras Al Khaimah Innovation City, an AI-focused free zone in the United Arab Emirates, has launched what it describes as the world’s first blockchain-based…

May 5, 2026

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CBUAE Pilots Biometric Payments with PopID and Network International

The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a proof-of-concept for biometric payments at the Dubai Land Department, testing how facial recognition and palm scans…

January 30, 2026

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NEC and emaratech Deploy Biometric Smart Gates for flydubai Crew at Dubai Airport

NEC Corporation and UAE technology firm emaratech have announced the deployment of biometric smart gates designed to automate immigration clearance for…

December 19, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – July 2, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: UAE Central Bank…

July 2, 2025

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AI Update: Silicon Is the New Oil

Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: The US and UAE have…

May 16, 2025

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Dubai Ambulance Service to Launch Facial Recognition System for Emergency Patient ID

The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) has announced plans to implement a facial recognition system for emergency medical services by mid-2025.…

January 28, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – November 8, 2024

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: ActorShield…

November 8, 2024

UAE Implements India’s UPI for Cross-Border Payments

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented support for India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, marking a significant milestone in cross-border…

November 8, 2024

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