UAE plans facial recognition ID system; no card needed
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security says these systems have been tested and could be launched nationwide within a year.
The announcement came in a response to the Federal National Council (FNC), after a member raised a question about boosting the use of electronic ID solutions to improve service efficiency.
The new technology, accessed through the Authority's smart app, will be introduced in phases, starting with key services.
It aims to improve security and make identification faster and easier.
This move is part of the UAE's broader push for digital transformation, with the goal of enhancing customer experience and streamlining identification across sectors like government, banking, telecom, healthcare and hospitality.
الرد الكتابي لمعالي عبدالرحمن بن محمد العويس
وزير الصحة ووقاية المجتمع وزير دولة لشؤون المجلس الوطني الاتحادي
الوارد من سعادة اللواء سهيل سعيد الخييلي – مدير عام الهيئة الاتحادية للهوية والجنسية والجمارك وأمن المنافذ
دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة كانت ولا تزال سباقة في تقديم…
— المجلس الوطني الاتحادي (@fnc_uae) April 16, 2025
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