Biometric drive strengthens global security cooperation

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KUWAIT CITY, March 23: The establishment of a comprehensive biometric fingerprint database, initiated by the Ministry of Interior, is poised to significantly enhance security cooperation not only within the Gulf region but also globally, fostering connectivity with Interpol, Arab nations, and particularly the Gulf states, reports Al-Rai daily. This development will help in identifying individuals sought by security agencies or implicated in legal matters, while concurrently reducing instances of individuals attempting to enter the country by altering data on their passports.

The sources disclosed that Kuwait’s prompt action in conducting fingerprinting for its population and instituting a three-month timeframe commencing from March 1 was in alignment with Gulf-wide coordination efforts. This initiative was also spurred by other nations’ urgency to finalize security integration and information exchange, thereby mitigating issues related to nationality duplication.

The Ministry of the Interior told the daily that the biometric fingerprinting before the impending deadline is for all those mandated to undergo this process and must proactively fulfill this requirement to prevent any disruptions to their ministry-related transactions. It has been noted that approximately 1.7 million persons have already completed or updated their data. Furthermore, the issue of dual nationality has become a focal point of shared concern among Gulf nations, and puts a financial burden alongside other socioeconomic challenges.

The implementation of biometric fingerprinting is expected to facilitate the resolution of this matter by simplifying the identification of individuals holding multiple nationalities, who may exploit varying identities and documents during cross-border movements. The sources underscored collaborative efforts among Gulf nations to address this issue by leveraging advanced security measures, including biometric fingerprinting, which will serve as an authoritative means of identification for all applicants. It was highlighted that this requirement has become a fundamental prerequisite for travelers entering or exiting numerous countries worldwide.

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