The e-Gate launched by the Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) at the Dubai International Airport, in association with the Department of Civil Aviation, has drawn an enthusiastic response from frequent travelers.
More than 2,500 people have completed the registration process for the Smart Card during the first month, since the service was introduced. People of 45 different nationalities have registered so far for the electronically operated entry/exit system, with the vast majority being United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationals, followed by Indians, British Nationals and Lebanese.
The registration office, located near the Restaurant Area of the Departure Lounge at Dubai International Airport, is being visited by hundreds of frequent travelers including VIPs and businessmen everyday, to complete the formalities required to acquire the smart card that provides quick walk-through facility for inbound and outbound passengers.
Regular travelers, who have already registered, have expressed satisfaction over the registration facilities and the comfort levels provided by the e-Gate. The e-Gate is an optional facility ideal for frequent travelers for whom time and convenience matter a lot. The pilot project, developed by the IT Department of DNRD, will in due course be applied to ports and other points where security is crucial.
Dubai Naturalization & Residency Administration (DNRD) and the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation has introduced a system of automated entry and exit gates at Dubai International Airport, to regulate the process of arrivals and departures. The electronic gates, which are the first of their kind in the Middle East and a relatively new global concept, are expected to speed up the entire process of registration in addition to providing the DNRD with an improved control of the inbound and outbound travelers.
The electronic gates utilize the concepts of smart card identification and finger print identification to automate the registration process. The information system that manages the whole process including the electronic gate control, fingerprints and card issue has been completely devised and developed in-house by the IT department at the DNRD. The fingerprint identification is a very significant aspect of the system, which ensures that each person can only enrol once in the system. — (menareport.com)
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