IATA 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows rising smartphone and biometric use, with 78% of travellers seeking fully digital air travel
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Dubai goes ‘passport-free’: Emirates invests $23.1m in 200 biometric cameras
Dubai Airport passengers can now travel ‘passport-free’ as Emirates installs 200 biometric cameras in $23.1m DXB upgrade
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UAE airports slash check-in to departure times to just 12 minutes with facial recognition and AI
UAE airports are using biometric technology and AI to enhance passenger journeys
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NEOM showcases automated contactless biometric passport eGates in Saudi Arabia
NEOM briefs Saudi passports boss on biometric technology
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Riyadh Airports scraps boarding passes in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Airports uses biometric face scanners to replace boarding passes
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Your face will be your passport at Abu Dhabi International Airport soon
Phase One of the biometric technology solution is currently being tested at the US Customs and Border Protection facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport
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European Commission takes step towards visa-free travel for all GCC countries
In its latest decision, the European Commission has proposed waiving visa requirements for all Qatar and Kuwait nationals, which if adopted by the European Parliament and Council, could be extended to other GCC nations
