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UAE to roll out digital IDs for key services

Khaleej Times

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April 17, 2025

The UAE is set to roll out an alternative digital identification system that will eliminate the need to present physical Emirates ID cards to access key services.

- Ruqayya Al Qaydi ralgaydi@khaleejtimes.com

UAE to roll out digital IDs for key services

The system, expected to launch within a year, will use facial recognition and biometric identification to streamline service access across various sectors.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) is currently working to expand the use of e-Emirates IDs in sectors such as banking, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications.

This came during a Federal National Council (FNC) session, where member Adnan Al Hammadi raised concerns over the continued requirement for physical Emirates ID cards, despite the country's significant strides in digital transformation.

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