Dubai:The Red-Carpet Travel Corridor project by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai has been honored with the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Government. This accolade recognizes the project's innovative transformation of the passenger clearance experience, enabling travelers to complete the process in under five seconds without presenting documents or stopping.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, congratulated the project team on their achievement. He emphasized that the Dubai-it philosophy aims to redefine standards by making extraordinary technological advancements that enhance people's lives. The Red-Carpet Travel Corridor, powered by AI, has increased capacity tenfold and achieved a passenger satisfaction rate exceeding 99%.
The project, developed at Dubai International Airport, employs AI and biometric recognition technologies for seamless and automatic passenger clearance. It can process up to 10 passengers simultaneously, significantly improving efficiency compared to traditional lanes. The award was based on tangible results, including the world's fastest travel clearance experience, enhanced operational efficiency, and substantial economic impact.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, highlighted the project's contribution to Dubai's global competitiveness by facilitating travel and business. The initiative exemplifies the Dubai-it philosophy, which focuses on rapid execution and extraordinary results, turning advanced technologies into practical solutions for travelers.