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Video: Now, Your Face Is Your Passport in Dubai Airports
Gulf News ^ | February 22, 2021

Posted on 02/23/2021 12:20:20 PM PST by nickcarraway

GDRFA Dubai introduces latest biometric technology to ensure contactless journey

Utilising the latest biometric technology — a mix of facial and iris recognition — passengers can check in for their flight, complete immigration formalities, enter the Emirates lounge and board their flights, simply by strolling through the airport.

The new project by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)-Dubai called the “Biometric Passenger Journey” will ease travel through Dubai Airports in cooperation with Emirates. The new project has now been launched at Dubai International Airports to create a contact-free travel journey and to cut down on queues in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new touchpoints, which are now open for Emirates passengers travelling through and from Dubai, let travellers to check in, cross the passport control zone and board flights without coming in contact with the airline staff. The 122 smart gates will allow passengers to walk through between five to nine seconds only based on the passenger’s movement and steps to finish the procedures.

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, director (GDRFA), Dubai, said the new system is a step into the future of travelling. “We are pleased to roll out these new initiatives at Dubai Airports in collaboration with Emirates and our airport stakeholders. The Smart Tunnel was running smoothly, and we are now mobilising the biometric path for seamless journey,” said Maj Gen Al Marri.

“All these initiatives are in line with the government’s vision to be a world leader in innovation and public services. It will ultimately improve the traveller experience at the airport, and enhance the efficiency of our operations.”

Brigadier Talal Ahmad Al Shanqiti, General Director assistant of Ports Affairs in GDRFA-Dubai, said that the airport witnessed a dramatic increase in travellers as the emirate reopened its doors to tourists since July last year. “We have around 3,000 passengers per day using the biometric system. The smart gates were modified for the seamless journey. Passengers can choose between using the normal way of smart gates by using their Emiratis ID or by showing their faces to the gates,” Brig Al Shanqiti told Gulf News.

He said that any passenger need to register first at the check-in for Emirates where cameras will take the biometric data. Later the passenger can walk through to the aeroplane without showing any travel documents or boarding pass.

“In Dubai, your passport becomes your face. In seconds, passengers can check-in and walk through the smart gates. You don’t even need to show your boarding pass or passport before stepping into the aircraft,” Brig Al Shanqiti added.

He said that passengers over 17 years can register in the biometric path. “We ask the passengers to remove their masks as arriving to the smart gates to scan their faces. The system was on pilot phase in the last three months with zero mistakes.”

The state-of-the-art system will cut the use of papers as passengers won’t need the boarding pass. “In light of COVID-19, the biometric path will provide a contactless experience while travelling without afraid of touching any surfaces. Just show your face to the gates and you are all set for your flight,” said Brig Al Shanqiti.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 1984; bigbrother; biggovernment; biometric; chatforum; dubai; facialscan; greatreset; passports; rop; security; uae; unitedarabemirates

1 posted on 02/23/2021 12:20:20 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

If they’re willing Dubai such technology, more power to them.


2 posted on 02/23/2021 12:30:03 PM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: nickcarraway

Half of Hollywood would not past the screening to gain entry 🤣


3 posted on 02/23/2021 12:31:13 PM PST by Lockbox
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To: nickcarraway

This will be true everywhere eventually. Probably before too long, in fact.


4 posted on 02/23/2021 12:31:43 PM PST by livius
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To: nickcarraway

I thought my voice was my passport.


5 posted on 02/23/2021 12:33:18 PM PST by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: chajin
Flying cops in Dubai


6 posted on 02/23/2021 12:34:24 PM PST by libh8er
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To: nickcarraway

wonder how well that works with niqab wearing women?...


7 posted on 02/23/2021 12:43:43 PM PST by heavy metal (covid covid covid is the new russia russia russia...)
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To: nickcarraway

I’ve traveled through,and stayed in,Dubai several times. The airport is really impressive...it doesn’t appear to be much more than a few years old.


8 posted on 02/23/2021 12:44:27 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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To: libh8er
The Dubai Police Dept has at least one Bugatti and,IIRC,they have at least a couple of Ferraris. Go to the valet parking area of the Mall of Dubai and you see a line of $500K Italian and German cars. I even saw a Buggati Veyron Vittess there once.
9 posted on 02/23/2021 12:47:31 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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To: libh8er; null and void

[Flying cops in Dubai]

WOW


10 posted on 02/23/2021 12:55:56 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: libh8er

11 posted on 02/23/2021 1:32:36 PM PST by z3n
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