Biometric System Addresses Dual Nationality and Illegal Residency
Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait is deploying a new weapon in the fight against dual nationality: fingerprint technology. A source revealed plans for a “Gulf biometric link project” that will connect fingerprint databases across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This project aims to automatically identify individuals holding citizenship in multiple GCC nations, a practice strictly prohibited in Kuwait.
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Key Points:
- Kuwait is finalizing a biometric fingerprint project to detect dual nationality across the GCC.
- Fingerprints will be used to definitively identify individuals with multiple citizenships.
- Dual nationality is a serious concern for Kuwait due to social, economic, and financial burdens.
- Kuwaiti law mandates immediate revocation of citizenship for dual nationals.
- The biometric linking process has already begun with Saudi Arabia.
How it Works:
- Fingerprints, unlike names, are considered foolproof for identification.
- The system will compare fingerprints from each GCC country, revealing any discrepancies.
Impact:
- This project will simplify the process of identifying dual nationals.
- Individuals using different identities in different countries will be exposed.
- Kuwait has a zero-tolerance policy for dual nationality, resulting in citizenship revocation.
Current Status:
- The biometric linking process between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia is nearing completion.
- Kuwait met the deadline for collecting citizen fingerprints.
- Cases of fraudulent nationality acquisition using false names are investigated upon complaint.
This focus on fingerprint technology isn’t happening in isolation. It’s part of a wider effort by the Kuwaiti government to tackle the complex issue of illegal residents, often referred to as the Bedoun. A recent high-level meeting of the Central Agency for Addressing the Situations of Illegal Residents hints at ongoing discussions and decision-making around this topic. While the specific details of these discussions remain undisclosed, it’s clear that the Kuwaiti government is actively working on multiple fronts to address its citizenship challenges.
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This new fingerprint technology marks a significant step for Kuwait in its fight against dual nationality. By leveraging the power of biometrics, Kuwait aims to ensure a more secure and transparent national identity system, reported Al Rai daily.
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