New technology with partners IDEMIA & SITA to enhance the passenger journey and establish Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) as first international airport with biometric capabilities at all customer touchpoints.
NEXT50, an Abu Dhabi based technology company, is well underway on delivering the first phase of the biometric initiative at Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal 3. The project, which sees NEXT50 introduce its cutting edge AI solutions along side global artificial intelligence and technology solutions partners IDEMIA and SITA, will initially see the deployment of next generation biometric solutions at select self-service baggage touchpoints, immigration e-gates, and boarding gates before implementing across all passenger touchpoints in the airport.
āWe are excited to be leading the biometrics project at the capitalās state-of-the-art International Airport including Midfield Terminal Building as part of the Emirateās digital transformation vision,ā said Ibrahim Al Mannaee, NEXT50āS Chief Executive Officer. āOnce the project is fully realized, the new airport will hold the moniker of the only airport in the region with biometric solutions implemented across all customer touchpoints, contributing to Abu Dhabi International Airportās vision to become the most technology-driven airport in the world to provide a seamless passenger journey. We are proud to be joining forces with IDEMIA and SITA and offering our expertise in artificial intelligence and data sciences to make this initiative a reality.ā
Once the project is delivered, it will offer passengers a convenient, simplified, contactless and hygienic experience from ācurb-to-gateā. In addition, this will result in reduced wait times and less time queuing for passengers. The systems will use hi-tech biometric cameras to verify passenger details along several touchpoints in the airport, which includes the self-service baggage drop, passport control, business class lounge, and boarding gates.
Hani El Assaad, President Middle East & Africa, SITA, said: āWeāre excited to collaborate with NEXT50 to implement cutting edge biometric solutions in Abu Dhabi. The airport of the future will be driven by technology that enables safe, seamless, and easy travel every step of the way. This latest deployment showcases the power of Smart Path to deliver a fluid journey where a passengerās face becomes their boarding pass, from check in to boarding.
Osama Al Makharmeh, Executive Director, IDEMIA, UAE commented on the biometrics project: āOur collaboration today with NEXT50 will see the latest in biometric technologies brought here to the UAEās modern capital of Abu Dhabi. We are in admiration of the UAEās technologically driven growth trajectory and are proud to be participating in this incredible transformation and being part of the success story of Abu Dhabi International Airport. This partnership harnesses contactless biometric technology that gives users an unrivalled airport experience without letting up one jot on security. This bears out our capacity to constantly innovate to safeguard passenger trust and help pave the way for even smoother and more secure future travelā.
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About NEXT50
NEXT50 is a leader in Industrial AI and at the forefront of Abu Dhabiās Technology Vision and delivers on the Vision by bringing local and industry expertise and experience to create business value by delivering tailor-made AI and data-driven solutions. Through AI/ML, data science, automation, and digital services, NEXT50 is spearheading advances to the way businesses operate. For more about NEXT50, please visit https://next50.ai
About SITA
SITA is the air transport industry’s IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Our technology powers more seamless, safe and sustainable air travel. With around 2,500 customers, SITA’s solutions drive operational efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to customers of 18,000 aircraft globally. SITA also provides technology solutions that help more than 70 governments strike the balance of secure borders and seamless travel. Our communications network connects every corner of the globe and bridges 60% of the air transport community’s data exchange. SITA is a certified CarbonNeutralĀ® company in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol ā the leading global standard for carbon neutral programs. We are reducing our greenhouse gas emissions for all our operations through our UN recognized Planet+ program, while also developing solutions to help the aviation industry meet its carbon reduction objectives, including reduced fuel burn and greater operational efficiencies at the airport. SITA is 100% owned by the industry and driven by its needs. It is one of the most internationally diverse companies, providing services in over 200 countries and territories. For further information, go to www.sita.aero
