"It is important for government and corporate agencies to come together in the service of the public and I am pleased that the DNRD, has chosen Dnata as its strategic partner to issue the e-card for the e-gate registration," he added.
Col. Saeed bin Beleilah, DNRD director general, said: "This new registration office is also a significant representation of the cooperation between DNRD and Dnata. We are proud to work with Dnata to provide passengers with the finest services using the best technologies."
Travellers wishing to register for the e-Card can also register at the fully operational centre at the Dnata office on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The thoroughly networked system, which is linked to DNRD's database, will ensure that all registrations are automatically recorded and updated.
In addition to the citizens and residents of the UAE, the system is open to citizens of those 34 countries who can obtain visas on arrival in the UAE.
Customers are required to present their valid passports/travel documents, complete finger-printing procedures and have their photograph taken. The e-Cards, valid for two years, are issued to them on the spot for a fee of Dh150.
The e-gate launched in August this year has recorded tremendous success with more than 3,500 residents from over 45 nationalities obtaining the smart card in the first month of operations.
Four e-gates were installed at Dubai airport, two for arrivals and two for departures, allowing passengers to bypass manual Immigration checks.
Quelle: Gulf News
