flydubai has introduced facial recognition security procedures for pilots and cabin crew
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Abu Dhabi
Facial recognition to cut hotel check-in times as Abu Dhabi bolsters ‘safest city’ status
The technology, currently in pilot phase at select properties, will initially launch at five-star hotels before expanding to four-star establishments and eventually all accommodation categories across Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk praises Zayed International Airport’s tech edge, calls for US to “catch up”
The Tesla chief executive was reacting to a video that had been shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter)
AI
UAE petrol price increase; Kuwait launches family visas; Golden Visa rule to boost Dubai real estate; Expert tipping guide – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol price increases, Kuwait expat visas, Golden Visa rule changes, new Iran travel options, Dubai real estate and more top stories this week…
crime
Dubai Police robocop patrol detects crime, uses facial recognition tech and has detachable drone
Dubai introduces crime-fighting robot patrol vehicle with facial recognition and drone technology
3D print
Dubai’s RTA announces face-pay taxis, 3D-printed abra and AI parking space forecasts
Dubai introduces high-tech technology solutions using facial recognition, 3D-printing and artificial intelligence
contactless payments
Indian digital venture Safexpay expands tailored payment solutions across GCC markets
Safexpay announced plans to invest $10 million in the GCC region to ensure the success of its operations
biometric screening
Dubai Terminal 3 reveals seamless travel trial, walk through check-in, immigration: Report
Passengers will rely on biometrics to complete all required procedures, and electronic gates will be replaced with smart gates to ensure a seamless travel experience, the report said
Abu Dhabi
UAE shoppers can ‘pay with their face’ at futuristic AI-powered shop where cash and cards are not needed
UAE shoppers can now buy groceries in an AI shop and ‘pay with their face’
biometric
Demand for biometrics rise, challenges revealed: Report
Mobile biometrics has become an urgent security matter—and a critical step for the credit and banking customer experience (CX)
Aviation
Inside NEOM’s futuristic airport: Supersonic aircraft, gateless biometric security clearance, AI integration
The multi-billion dollar destination will soon be operating its own airline and international airport with state-of-the-art technology
Biometric technology
NEOM Airports CEO: Passengers “not cash cows or self-loading cargo”
NEOM International Airport aims to improve traveller experience with the use of technology and AI
biometric
Dubai shoppers can now ‘pay with their face’ after stores launch biometric tech
Shoppers in Dubai can now use facial recognition scanners to pay for their shopping
Abu Dhabi
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
Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series
Video: When your face becomes your passport
When you see Google Photos sorting and tagging pictures automatically, or Apple unlocking your iPhone using face lock, or when you read the news of CCTV cameras helping Dubai Police arrest over 300 suspects in year- you must have wondered how your daily devices got so smart.
AI powered smartphones
AI tech: Can a smartphone detect your health issues?
Invented by a team of Arab nationals, Vita-Cam is a mobile application built on a convolutional neural network, an artificial intelligence technology, and offers an affordable way to prevent common health complications.
AI startups
CEO of leading AI startup SenseTime says valuation has passed $7.5bn
Chinese start-up has been hosting regular roadshows around the world to educate investors on a business that now runs the gamut from facial recognition to robot delivery