Amid increasingly sophisticated forgery techniques and the rapid transformation of digital identities, the Centre examined 20,307 travel documents, including passports, printed visas and electronic visas, reinforcing the integrity of Dubai’s borders and strengthening confidence in the global travel ecosystem.
Officials said the achievement reflects a broader vision that integrates advanced technology, highly trained national talent and international cooperation to build a future-ready border security system capable of detecting potential threats before they reach the country’s entry points.
Hundreds of fraud attempts detected
The figures highlight the scale of the Centre’s operations.
Between 2025 and the first half of 2026, specialists conducted 20,307 technical examinations of travel documents. Of these, 15,746 were completed in 2025, while 4,561 were carried out during the first six months of 2026.
During the same period, 902 irregularities were detected, including forged documents, manipulated data, and digitally altered images. The cases comprised 689 violations in 2025 and 213 in the first half of 2026.
Officials said the results reflect the effectiveness of Dubai’s transforming digital screening systems and its shift towards predictive and data-driven border protection.
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