Digital ID

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
Indonesia invests in digital ID, AI to boost economy
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26 December, 2025

Indonesia invests in digital ID, AI to boost economy

Indonesia plans to invest heavily in its digital economy in 2026, with digital ID as the foundation of its DPI;...
Nigeria receives biometric devices from South Korea
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24 December, 2025

Nigeria receives biometric devices from South Korea

The Korea International Cooperation Agency has handed 350+ biometric devices to Nigeria’s Postal Service to support enrollment for its national...
‘Crypto’ ATMs grow in Kenya; regulators warn of unlicensed ops
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9 December, 2025

‘Crypto’ ATMs grow in Kenya; regulators warn of unlicensed ops

Less than a month after Kenya’s VASP Bill became law, ‘crypto’ ATM operators are installing machines in malls across Nairobi...
Egypt launches digital ID; Germany’s quantum card
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20 November, 2025

Egypt launches digital ID; Germany’s quantum card

Egypt's digital ID app, Haweya, enhances financial inclusion, while Germany develops quantum-resistant ID cards to secure identities against future threats.