Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport

Dubai Police use facial recognition in a simulated scenario to identify gunmen launching an attack on a metro station. WAM



Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said on 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