Montreal:Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, explored the latest advancements in border management and innovative solutions during his visit to Canada. This included a focus on Smart Corridor technology and systems designed to detect travel document forgery and biometric fraud.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the visit was part of the Twenty-First Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) hosted at the International Civil Aviation Organization's headquarters in Montreal.
Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman emphasized Bahrain's dedication to adopting technological advancements and international standards to enhance border management systems at Bahrain International Airport. These efforts aim to improve security procedures, expedite passenger processing, and ensure a seamless and safe travel experience.
During the visit, the Undersecretary was informed about the use of artificial intelligence in examining electronic travel documents and identifying morphing attempts, which involve merging images of different individuals into one, potentially allowing a document to be used by multiple people.
He also examined Smart Corridor capabilities, which verify travellers' identities as they move through checkpoints without needing to stop, thus streamlining travel procedures and boosting the efficiency of border control operations.