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Arabian Travel Market 2026: GDRFA Dubai to showcase biometric travel, flexible visas

Dubai: Visitors to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will get a closer look at how Dubai is using biometric technology, flexible visa schemes and digital services to streamline the travel experience from arrival to departure. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) will showcase an integrated ecosystem of travel and immigration services at the four-day…

Arabian Travel Market 2026: GDRFA Dubai to showcase biometric travel, flexible visas

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) will showcase biometric travel, flexible visa schemes, and digital services at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 exhibition. Running from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event aims to streamline the travel experience from arrival to departure.

Key initiatives on display include the Red Carpet biometric passenger clearance service, the Click and Travel mobile passport control system, the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, a 60-day entry visa for eligible travellers, and the ALSAADA Card programme offering discounts and benefits across multiple sectors. GDRFA Dubai's Assistant Director General for Airports, Major General Talal Ahmed Al Shanqaiti, emphasized the exhibition's role in demonstrating solutions designed to simplify every stage of the visitor journey, reflecting Dubai's commitment to delivering a seamless, safe, and integrated travel experience.

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