Emirates Identity Authority, (EIDA) is an independent federal authority established by virtue of the federal decree No. (2) of 2004. The decree has

empowered the Authority with ultimate powers required for the execution of the Population Register and the ID card program. EIDA’s project includes the

establishment of a modern population register in order to facilitate the obtainment of government services as well as to provide the required information for supporting decision making, strategic planning and the allocation of sources in all vital sectors in the UAE. Through this project, EIDA is also responsible of

the issuance of electronic identity cards for the whole population in the country, nationals and residents, in order to verify and confirm the identity of each individual through the personal number and the smart card related to the biological features of the individual. By adopting cutting edge and state of the art technology in its business, Emirates Identity Authority is keen to play a distinctive and active role in the sustainable development and civilisational and economical growth of the country through a nationwide and accurate population register that supports the government in its strategic planning which will contribute in elevating the UAE to its well deserved position amongst the advanced countries in the world.