Kuwait to freeze bank accounts of residents who resist biometric fingerprinting

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Kuwait to freeze bank accounts of residents who resist biometric fingerprinting

Kuwait is mandating a biometric registration process for citizens and expatriates. Those who fail to register their fingerprints by the set deadlines will face consequences such as suspended government services and frozen bank accounts. It is claimed that the reasons for enforcing the registration of digital biometrics are to enhance security and address dual nationality issues. However, this initiative aligns with global trends in biometrics an…