Dubai launches ‘Click and Travel’ to speed up airport checks

New system uses biometrics and facial recognition to process passengers in 12-15 seconds Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has officially launched its “Click and Travel” service, allowing passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure procedures using mobile devices and process each transaction in approximately 12 to 15 seconds. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Dubai International Airport on Monday, attended by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, and Major General Talal Ahmed Al Shanqiti, Assistant Director General for Airport Affairs in addition to senior…