Biometrics at the heart of banking transformation in the UAE
Banks in the United Arab Emirates are moving towards a passwordless future, driven by the growing adoption of biometric technologies. Security, fluidity, and trust: key assets that redefine the customer relationship and place biometrics at the center of the financial sector’s digital strategy.
A banking sector in full digital transformation
The UAE ranks among the most advanced countries in terms of digital banking services. In a context where cyberattacks are increasing and customers demand seamless experiences, traditional passwords are no longer sufficient.
Local banks are actively exploring safer and more convenient alternatives. Biometrics—whether facial recognition, fingerprints, or iris scans—has emerged as the preferred tool to ensure strong, transparent authentication in line with the requirements of the UAE Central Bank.
Enhanced security and simplified customer experience
Passwords have long represented a weak point: easy to forget, share, or hack. Biometrics, by contrast, relies on unique physical characteristics that cannot be duplicated.
With IDEMIA’s solutions distributed by Biotime Biometrics in Dubai, banks can deliver highly secure access while reducing friction. Customers no longer need to memorize or enter codes: a simple gesture or glance is enough to access banking services. This fluid experience builds trust and strengthens customer loyalty—a decisive advantage in such a competitive market.
Biotime Biometrics: a key player in the UAE’s banking ecosystem
The deployment of biometrics in banking depends on the reliability of devices and their integration into demanding environments. As an official distributor of IDEMIA’s biometric solutions in Dubai, Biotime Biometrics provides certified biometric sensors and terminals tailored to banking sector requirements.
With local expertise and a solid product portfolio, Biotime Biometrics positions itself as a trusted partner for financial institutions and technology integrators deploying biometric authentication across the UAE. By supporting the transition towards a passwordless future, the company contributes to a safer, smoother, and more innovative banking ecosystem in the region.
Source : https://www.biometricupdate.com/202509/uae-banks-prepare-for-a-passwordless-future
