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The Emirates ID system was introduced as part of the UAE government’s efforts to enhance national security, streamline public services, and modernize the identification process. Initially launched in 2004, the initiative aimed to replace traditional paper-based identity documents with a secure, digital alternative.
The identity cards have been issued since 1994 and compulsory for all citizens at age 16. Biometric since 2009. Kenya: Kitambulisho: All citizens (and permanent residents) are issued a national identification card at age 18. As at November 2023, IDs in Kenya cost about 2000 shillings (approx. $13.20).
Cost AED 50 (US$13.62) The Emirati passport ( Arabic : جَوَاز ٱلسَّفَر ٱلْإِمَارَاتِي , romanized : Jawāz As-Safar Al-ʾImārātī ) is a travel document issued by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to individuals holding any form of Emirati nationality .
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In 2022 Personal Number (Προσωπικός Αριθμός) to be introduced, which will be based on the existing Tax Identity Number and will replace all existing identification numbers. It will be unique and will formatted as XXX-999999999. It has 3 alphanumeric characters + 9 digits. [47]
In mid 2013 a smart card ID was launched to replace the ID book. The cards were launched on July 18, 2013, when a number of dignitaries received the first cards at a ceremony in Pretoria. [ 28 ] The government plans to have the ID books phased out over a six to eight-year period. [ 29 ]
The purpose of the regulation was to replace and harmonize the various identity card models currently in use in Europe. The regulation began to apply to the European Union (EU) on 2 August 2021 and the European Economic Area (EEA) from 1 February 2024.