UAE National ID Programme Case Study

Authors: Ali M. Al-Khouri

Abstract:

This article provides some insight into the implementation of the national ID programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The fundamental aim is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field, as it sheds light on some of the lessons learned from the programme that is believed to widening the knowledge horizons of those involved in such initiatives.

Keywords: national id; identity management.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1063228

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