Digital Identity

UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work
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15 January, 2026

UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work

The UK government has dropped plans to require workers to sign up to a digital ID scheme to prove their...
Maldives digital ID launch aims to supercharge economy
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15 January, 2026

Maldives digital ID launch aims to supercharge economy

The Maldives has enrolled 80% of its population in the new system and will hand them their digital IDs this...
Japanese minister lays out digitalization plans for 2026
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13 January, 2026

Japanese minister lays out digitalization plans for 2026

Japan’s digital transformation minister outlined 2025 gains in digital ID adoption and plans to expand ID services and government AI...
Votari is ready to trial online voting with blockchain
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13 January, 2026

Votari is ready to trial online voting with blockchain

Votari offers a secure and user-friendly platform for digital voting, ensuring privacy and verifiability through blockchain technology.
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...