UAE: Now, open a bank account with a selfie

UAE: Now, open a bank account with a selfie

UAE citizens and residents can now open a bank account from the comfort of their home by taking a selfie — and be done with the entire process in less than five minutes. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) on Monday signed a partnership with the Ministry of Interior to launch the UAE’s first digital account opening service through an app by using a selfie. A customer needs to download the ADIB mobile banking app, which is linked to the ministry’s database and allows for a seamless verification process. “Through this partnership, ADIB becomes the first UAE bank to provide instant and secure account opening using Emirates Face Recognition through its mobile app,” said Sameh Awadallah, head of ADIB’s branch network. The Face Recognition System has been developed by the ministry and identifies an individual against the ministry’s data, same Emirates ID, passport and face. “The technology will enable UAE citizens and residents to open a new ADIB account from their homes without the need for any personal verification, with instant access to their bank accounts and services.” Lt. Colonel Dr Ahmed Saeed Al Shamsi, head of the artificial intelligence systems and services development team at the General Directorate of Security