In accordance with a new PCFC circular, a facial recognition system for port access will be implemented starting 1 October 2026.
Following the recent circular issued by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), a facial recognition system for accessing ports and terminal facilities will be mandatory effective 1 October 2026.
Stakeholders are advised to ensure compliance with these new access requirements. For further information or assistance, please contact the Security Command & Control Centre at 80049. Full details regarding the implementation can be found in the official PCFC circular. As a premier trade facilitator in the UAE, Dubai Trade continues to support operations through its portal, offering over 700 E-services under a single window.