Thales and Cyshield Collaborate on Egypt's Biometric Border Security

• •Thales and Cyshield signed an MoU for biometric border and e-passport systems in Egypt.
• •The project aims to modernize border security and support tourism goals by 2030.
• •Thales has over 50 years of experience in Egypt, while Cyshield has completed over 350 projects.

Thales and Cyshield signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance Egypt's biometric border management and electronic passport systems. The partnership aims to implement biometric infrastructure, including digital gates and integrated port management systems, to streamline airport processing and bolster border security. This initiative is part of Egypt's broader goal to modernize tourism infrastructure and support a target of 30 million tourists by 2030. The collaboration also focuses on the nationwide rollout of electronic passports, which utilize contactless chips for identity verification. Thales has a long-standing presence in Egypt, having delivered numerous digital transformation projects over the past 50 years. Cyshield, with over 350 successful projects, aims to expand its market reach beyond the Middle East and Africa. The CEOs of both companies emphasized the importance of their combined expertise in delivering secure digital solutions.