In the UAE, Emirates ID has gradually become one of the most important everyday tools; a card that is now used not only for proving identity or residency.

Residents of the UAE can use this card for faster airport passage, paying for fuel, withdrawing cash from ATMs, utilizing health insurance, and even receiving special discounts for residents.

This has made Emirates ID more like a digital key for everyday life in the UAE rather than just an identification card.

Source: Gulf News