Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Facial recognition technology will be rolled out in the coming months in all Dubai metro stations. (AFP file photo)

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Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

'This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious and wanted people'

Dubai has ambitions to become a hub for technology and artificial intelligence

Updated 25 October 2020

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DUBAI: Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said Sunday, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition.

"This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious and wanted people,“ said Obaid Al-Hathboor, director of Dubai's Transport Security Department.

The emirate already operates a biometric system using facial recognition at its international airport.

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