Dubai Airport is trialling new technology that it hopes will reduce immigration queues to just a few seconds. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, told ARN that the next generation of Smart Gates are already in testing phase. They will use biometric technology to recognise passengers without the need for personal checks, slashing wait times.
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Griffiths says the new gates will not only make life more pleasant for travellers, they will also boost security.Listen
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
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UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
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UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
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Taxi drivers, delivery riders and workers are the focus of a new Ramadan road safety drive in Dubai, aimed at reducing accidents during the holy month.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties with France during talks with President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
The UAE has sent urgent humanitarian aid, including shelter supplies, essential food items, medical supplies and cholera vaccines, to help thousands of people displaced by the severe flooding in Mozambique recently.
