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DGCA bans fingerprints, makes facial ID mandatory

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18/09/2025

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18/09/2025

DGCA bans fingerprints, makes facial ID mandatory

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has once again issued a circular requiring the adoption of facial recognition as the sole method for verifying employee attendance, replacing fingerprints, starting Sept 21. The newspaper obtained a copy of the circular, which mandates all employees to stand in front of the face print device and ensure that the process is completed correctly, as facial recognition will be the primary and sole method of proving attendance at work.

The DGCA warned that any employee who fails to use this technology will be subject to legal accountability, confirming that the decision applies to all departments, units and sections. Reliable sources informed the newspaper that the goal of this measure is to enhance the accuracy of recording attendance and limit errors that may occur in traditional systems.

Sources said the adoption of facial recognition is part of the comprehensive digital transformation plan of the DGCA to keep pace with technological developments and instill job discipline. Sources affirmed that this step will contribute to standardizing work procedures and ensuring transparency, especially since the new system has a high capacity to verify user identity. They added that the circular is in line with the commitment of DGCA to develop the work environment and instill administrative discipline, which will positively impact the quality of services offered and guarantee the efficiency of institutional performance. They stated that the DGCA previously issued a similar circular on adopting facial recognition as proof of attendance.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff