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Emirates ID

News and information about the government-issued identification card for UAE citizens and residents

The UAE is testing the use of biometric technology to improve identification procedures. Photo: Zephyr18

UAE tests facial recognition tech that could replace Emirates ID cards

UAEApril 16, 2025

Passengers arrive at Dubai International Airport. Pawan Singh / The National

Documents, sim card, housing and banking

UAEAugust 03, 2023

The Emirates ID is mandatory for all UAE citizens and residents

How can I apply for an Emirates ID?

GovernmentAugust 02, 2023

Under certain conditions, citizens or residents can request fines for non-renewal of their Emirates ID be waived

Are you exempt from paying your Emirates ID fine?

UAEJuly 21, 2023

Emiratis living overseas can now apply for an Emirates ID renewal online. Photo: Victor Besa / The National

New Emirates ID renewal service launched for overseas Emiratis

UAEMay 30, 2023

GCC citizens can fly to Saudi Arabia with their national ID cards after the kingdom lifted a suspension on entry using the document. Photo: Etihad

GCC citizens can travel to Saudi Arabia using national ID cards

NewsApril 29, 2022

UAE Pass, an app that supports smart government service delivery, is gaining traction among citizens and residents. Reem Mohammed / The National

Digital ID expands reach, with more than 20% of population registered for UAE Pass

FutureApril 26, 2022

The new Emirates ID card.

New Emirates ID rules replacing residency visas come into effect

GovernmentApril 11, 2022

Blank Emirates ID cards before the production process that encodes them with personal data. Victor Besa / The National

Five ways to use your Emirates ID and how it has changed over the years

UAEApril 07, 2022

A look inside Emirates ID production facility and control centre. Victor Besa/The National

A new Emirates ID for the future

EditorialApril 07, 2022

New Emirates ID.

Key questions answered as Emirates ID replaces UAE residency visa

GovernmentApril 06, 2022

Emirates ID to replace UAE residency visa page on passports

UAEApril 05, 2022

Thanks to her job Alice Haine is familiar with the methods con men use to get their hands on your money. Reem Mohammed/The National

What happened when the scammers called me

MoneySeptember 16, 2019

Residents wait to be photographed for their Emirates ID. Bank customers that did not supply the document are now facing disruption. Jeff Topping/The National

UAE banks suspend customers who did not share identity documents

BankingMarch 20, 2019

Fraudsters drained Isabelle Jones' bank account after the Dubai resident clicked on a phishing email. Pawan Singh/The National

From smishing to prize scams: how to avoid bank fraud

MoneyJanuary 16, 2019

The new banking group will carry the ADCB identity and will continue to benefit from strong institutional backing, through the government of Abu Dhabi’s majority ownership. Christopher Pike / Bloomberg

Banks prepare to suspend customers without Emirates ID

MoneyNovember 24, 2018

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