The UAE is set to eliminate physical ID cards through biometric identification technologies, primarily facial recognition. The initiative, spearheaded by the ICP, aims to enhance secure identification in sectors like banking and healthcare. It complements previous advancements, including the Emirates ID and the biometric Smart Travel scheme introduced last year. The UAE has developed a…
Biometrics are evolving within the digital identity landscape, with 2024 showing heightened demands in applications like age assurance. The EU’s biometric entry-exit system rollout faces delays, while trust frameworks gain traction globally. Mobile driver’s licenses and decentralized IDs make notable advancements. Significant acquisitions mark a transformative year for the biometrics industry as it prepares for…
Russia will implement stricter rules for foreigners acquiring SIM cards from January 1, 2025, requiring in-person registration, unique identifiers like SNILS and device IMEI, and biometric verification. Existing SIM card holders must confirm their identities by July 1, 2025, or risk service suspension. Foreign individuals will be limited to a maximum of ten registered numbers,…
