13 February 2026
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Digital Identity

Bahrain Launches Bulk KYC Service to Enhance Digital Trust and Compliance in Financial Sector

Shahzaib04 mins

Bahrain’s iGA and Beyon Connect have launched the Bulk KYC Service, allowing financial institutions to verify customer data in bulk directly against national registries. Built on the eKey 2.0 framework, the system enhances regulatory compliance, security, and user convenience. It forms part of Bahrain’s broader push toward a trusted, data-secure financial ecosystem and strengthens its position as a regional leader in digital identity innovation.

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Mastercard Expands Digital Identity Efforts in Africa and Signs MoU for Payments Ecosystem in Syria

Shahzaib02 mins

Mastercard extended its digital identity partnership with Smile ID in Africa to scale secure onboarding and fraud prevention, while also signing an MoU with the Central Bank of Syria to develop a national payments ecosystem. These initiatives aim to expand financial inclusion, enhance compliance, and build digital infrastructure in emerging markets.

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Jordan Surpasses 1.6 Million Digital Identities with Sanad App as Government Pushes for Full Digitalization

Shahzaib02 mins

Jordan has activated over 1.6 million digital identities through the Sanad app, integrated with IrisGuard biometrics. This initiative is part of the country’s push for full digitalization of government services, aiming for 3.5 million activated digital IDs this year. However, a World Bank report suggests improvements are needed in security and trust.

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Bahrain Launches eKey 2.0 for Seamless Biometric Authentication in Digital Services

Shahzaib03 mins

Bahrain’s iGA, in collaboration with Beyon Connect, has launched eKey 2.0, a biometric authentication system to streamline access to services. This upgrade enhances security, user experience, and data privacy while supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation goals under Economic Vision 2030, providing benefits across various sectors including banking, telecommunications, and healthcare.

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Sri Lanka Advances with Digital ID Project, Secures Biometric Hardware for National Rollout

Shahzaib05 mins

Sri Lanka is progressing with its SL-UDI project, procuring biometric hardware to transition national IDs to digital formats. The project, supported by India and international donors, will improve government services and reduce corruption. It includes biometric data collection, secure digital payments, and integration with government institutions.

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