Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt is set to launch Haweya, a biometric digital ID that enables remote KYC and banking access for over 35 banks, while Germany has completed a quantum-secure ID card proof-of-concept using post-quantum cryptography to protect future national identity systems.
Egypt’s Central Bank (CBE) has launched the Haweya digital ID platform—starting with a new website and soon a mobile app—to accelerate financial inclusion and simplify access to public and private services nationwide. The initiative introduces a unified biometric digital identity that will allow Egyptians to verify their identity, open bank accounts, and complete eKYC processes entirely online.