The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the pilot phase of the ‘One-Point Air Travelers’ project with the Bahrain to streamline travel for citizens of both countries by reducing procedures and waiting times at participating airports.
The One-Point Air Travelers project is also expected to boost and trade flows, support economic growth and security stability, strengthen regional cooperation, and advance infrastructure integration between the two nations.
In UAE, the project is implemented by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, while in Bahrain it is overseen by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council General Secretariat and relevant entities.
One-Point Air Travelers Project enables pre-departure clearance for citizens of both countries traveling by air between the UAE and Bahrain at the point of departure. The first phase of implementation covers Zayed International Airport and Bahrain International Airport.
Through electronic connectivity, biometric verification, surveillance technologies, e-gates, and advanced passenger data processing, travelers are verified before arrival, allowing entry procedures to be completed at departure airports, reducing congestion, speeding up processing, and ensuring a smoother, more secure travel experience.
Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, stated that the One-Point Air Travelers Project reflects the GCC’s commitment to delivering a seamless, secure, and convenient travel experience. He highlighted the Authority’s efforts to strengthen local, regional, and international partnerships through electronic connectivity, advanced technologies, and data exchange systems to enhance passenger journeys and overall quality of life.
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The Director-General noted that the project will boost tourism and bilateral trade, support customs and security integration, enhance regional and global competitiveness, and position both airports as key transit and departure hubs in the region.
Mohammed Ahmed Al Kuwaiti, Acting Director-General of Ports at the Authority, noted that the One-Point Air Travelers Project demonstrates the high level of strategic integration between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, reflecting a shared vision to facilitate mobility, enhance the travel experience, and improve quality of life through smart, digitally enabled government solutions.
He noted that electronic connectivity and advanced data exchange ensure accuracy, security, and procedural efficiency while safeguarding privacy and data protection. He described the project as a significant step toward smart mobility in the GCC and a scalable regional model, strengthening tourism, business travel, and the position of both countries’ airports as advanced smart gateways.
