CryptoMetrics, Inc. Named Exclusive Provider of Facial Recognition Technology for...

CryptoMetrics, Inc. Named Exclusive Provider of Facial Recognition Technology for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

TUCKAHOE, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
CryptoMetrics, Inc., a leading global provider of biometric
enabled critical infrastructure and key asset protection systems,
announced that they have entered into a twenty-five year exclusive
partnership with the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) and BioDentity Systems L.L.C., to develop and deploy
state-of-the-art face recognition-based systems for enhancing the
security of the UAE and countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The systems to
be developed and deployed use industry leading facial recognition
technology created by CryptoMetrics to confirm a person's true
identity as well as proactively identify persons who pose a threat to
the State.

The long term partnership, between CryptoMetrics and the UAE's
Ministry of Interior, follows CryptoMetrics' recently announced
contract to deploy facial recognition technology at all ports of entry
to the UAE. Robert Barra, Co-founder and CEO of CryptoMetrics, stated,
"This announcement demonstrates the confidence that the government of
the UAE has in our technology and the government's long term
commitment to the safety and security of their citizens and of
visitors to the UAE. CryptoMetrics is honored to be an integral part
of this commitment and we look forward to working with the Ministry of
Interior to deploy new and innovative solutions that will enhance
security."

Mr. Barra also expressed his appreciation for this honor to
General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. At the July 14th
launch, His Highness affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of
the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, would
spare no effort to enable the authorities to play an active role in
maintaining the country's security. His Highness also praised the
efforts of law and order authorities in the UAE, led by Lt-Gen. H.H.
Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Interior Minster, to prevent crime
and to employ the latest technology and best capabilities.

Major Fawaz Badran al Qaraeen from the Ministry of Interior stated
that "CryptoMetrics is a pioneer in developing face recognition-based
identification technology and systems, especially enabling technology
required to make face recognition software work in real world
settings. They won convincingly in competitive trials conducted by the
Ministry of Interior to confirm the most advanced supplier of face
recognition technology."

Major Qaraeen praised Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Minister of Interior,
for deciding to make an investment in CryptoMetrics, stating that "His
Highness diligently seeks innovative and effective technologies to
maintain and solidify the United Arab Emirates borders, providing
greater security and harmony for the benefit of all people".

The Ministry of Interior and CryptoMetrics launched the initial
technology deployment of their partnership at the Abu Dhabi Airport on
July 14 where they unveiled the world's first known installation of a
nation-wide proactive wanted person detection system based on facial
recognition. The system will be used to automatically detect persons
attempting to enter the UAE at an airport who should be denied entry
or detained.

About CryptoMetrics, Inc.

CryptoMetrics, Inc. produces a comprehensive family of biometric
enabled products and solutions designed to protect the critical
infrastructure and key assets of a nation and its business, as well as
contribute to the well being of citizens and visitors. CryptoMetrics
technology is used by countries seeking to enhance security while
facilitating the processing of persons travelling, crossing borders
and acquiring Passports and identification documents.

CryptoMetrics delivers its technology to the Government of the UAE
through BioDentity Systems L.L.C., which was created by the
partnership to exclusively install and maintain CryptoMetrics critical
infrastructure protection technology and systems in the UAE, GCC and
MENA region.

ICR
James McCusker, 203-682-8200
jmccusker@icrinc.com

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