Dubai: The UAE has approved a facial recognition technology and is set to trial it as part of efforts to further develop the services provided by private and government sectors.
The announcement, made by Dubai Ruler and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, came during a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Khaleej Times reported.
The new technology will do away with traditional means of identification such as official documents and facilitate public services at any time and place.
Upon completion of the trial period, the Interior Ministry will expand the use of the technology and a set of services using the technology will be launched in some private sector institutions during the pilot phase.
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