The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) is exhibiting the latest smart card technologies being used in the production of the Identity Card at GITEX 2006, which is now held at The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from 18 -22 November 2006.
After its successful participation in the last edition of GITEX which took place in 2005, EIDA is using GITEX 2006 to showcase the population register and ID card program as well as briefing visitors on the latest technologies used in creating the ID card.
“GITEX 2006 provides an ideal platform for EIDA to showcase its outstanding project and introducing the services and facilities being represented by the new ID card to enhance the government performance as well as smooth the progress of different governmental services for individuals.” Said Mohammad Hadif Al Shamsi, Marketing and Population Services Manager, EIDA.
“The visitors of the EIDA stall at GITEX will have the opportunity to be briefed on the latest developments at the program and familiarizing themselves with the advanced technologies being utilized such as the smart card technologies, biometrics application such as special encoding measures for fingerprints and the public-Key infrastructure.” He added.
Al Shamsi further noted that the population register and ID card program has reached advanced stages, particularly post to the registration of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE followed by the registration of their highnesses and excellencies, which sets the stage for commencing on registering locals and expatriates in the UAE by the beginning of the new year.
Al Shamsi also said that among GCC and MENA countries, the UAE is one of the first to implement this important program which plays major role in building an accurate and unified data base and enhances the government performance.
EIDA has been given responsibility for introducing a modern Population Register and ID Card system, which will further the country’s efforts towards the provision of a secure environment for citizens and expatriate residents of the UAE. It is designed to keep personal identities secure from fraudulent or unauthorized use, support government planning services, enhance economic growth and place the UAE in the front ranks of the information technology age.
Editors note: Emirates Identity Authority is a federal government organization tasked with the development and implementation of a modern and integrated population register and identity management system for both citizens and residents of the UAE. The new system will encompass several key technologies ranging from smart cards, biometrics and Public Key Infrastructure.
