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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria began deploying the V-Pass facial recognition biometric system at domestic airports in July 2026. V-Pass enables faster identity verification through AI-powered facial recognition technology developed with Verxid and Barnksforte Technologies.

Middle East airports including Hamad International and Dubai International are rapidly deploying biometric passenger journey systems in 2026. These initiatives aim to streamline processing and handle rising passenger volumes efficiently.

Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close for 22 days starting July 26, 2026, for a £20 million engineering upgrade. Alternative London stations and transport options will remain available during this period.