Monthly Archives: February 2020
Part 2: Security vulnerabilities of e-voting
To help combat the security vulnerabilities mentioned in Part 1 of this series, biometrics has been called upon to add an extra layer(s) of...
Algeria to boost tourism with e-visa system
The Algerian government wants to promote its tourism sector through an electronic visa system.
The Jakarta Post writes that the country has one of the...
Free visa for UAE residents travelling to Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in Dubai is now authorised to issue free visas to UAE nationals and other nationals residing in the United...
Pakistan works on passport-free entry
The Pakistani government is working on a proposal to let Indians without a passport enter the Kartarpur Corridor.
The Kartarpur Corridor connects the Gurdwara Darbar...
Australian burnt banknotes can be claimed
Victims of Australia's bushfires can have banknotes burnt in the blazes replaced.
Nine News reports the cash can be replaced by putting the destroyed banknotes...
Coronavirus: Indonesia extends visas for stranded tourists
Indonesia has reportedly decided to allow Chinese tourists stranded in the country to extend their stay for up to a month.
TTG Asia reports the...
Several arrested for fake Schengen Visas
Several staff members of a travel agency in Oran, Algeria, have been arrested for forging Schengen Visas.
Schengen Visa Info reports police have seized several...
Biometric Guyanese ID card possibly underway
David Granger, President of Guyana, said the South American country’s government is considering the introduction of a single national identification card.
The idea is that...
High-quality fake banknotes confiscated
A man who arrived in Mumbai on a flight from Dubai was arrested for carrying fake Rs 2,000 banknotes with a face value of...
14 ‘Easter eggs’ hidden in the new £20 note
The new £20 note, featuring JMW Turner, is not only packed with enhanced security features, but also contains hidden features for fans of the...
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UAE Puts New 100-Dirham Polymer Banknote into Circulation
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) put a new 100-Dirham polymer banknote into circulation on March 24, 2025. The new note completes the...
The Menace of Deepfakes: Part 1
In the world today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a big buzzword. Much of this has been brought up with the advent ChatGPT in...
EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [UPDATE]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
Cameroon’s New National ID Card and Issuance System
The African nation of Cameroon has taken a bold leap forward by issuing a modern national ID card and a more secure system of...
Zambia’s New Family of Banknotes to Launch on March 31st
The Bank of Zambia is gearing up to issue a new family of banknotes, the 2024 Series, on March 31, 2025.
There are six denominations...
UAE Puts New 100-Dirham Polymer Banknote into Circulation
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Cameroon’s New National ID Card and Issuance System
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