Jordan is reportedly in the process of expanding its digital and biometric system for citizens 18-years and older to boost access to e-Governmental and private sector services, specifically with the use of eye-scanning biometrics. In an exclusive interview with Biometric Update, IrisGuard Deputy Director Simon Reed explained his company is helping to drive this transformation ‘to provide proof of liveness utilizing only the human iris plays in bolstering the digital identity framework.’
Reed told the tech outlet:
“Jordan as a country has been quite an early adopter of the use of iris technology, and as everybody above the age of 18 now has an enrolment, it means that around 9 million people are registered under the iris system,” says Reed.
“Because of the Syrian crisis, around 2.7 million refugees in total are now registered in Jordan, and actually entered Jordan. So they have a big population split of around about 2 million Palestinians and about 1.4 million Syrians as well. So they make up quite a large percentage of the population already,” Reed added.
BU added: ‘Since 2013, IrisGuard has partnered with the UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) to incorporate iris recognition into their Biometric Identity Management System (BIMS) for aid distribution. Since 2016, IrisGuard’s technology has facilitated the distribution of $3.5 billion in cash aid, ensuring that the right individuals receive assistance. By eliminating the need for physical identification documents, which are easily lost or stolen, IrisGuard has provided refugees with a reliable means of accessing their entitlements.’
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IrisGuard has also been used to promote ‘financial inclusion’ in Jordan, particularly those who are unbanked and underprivileged. In cooperation with Cairo Amman Bank, iris recognition cameras were installed onto ATMs across Jordan, which then allowed people to withdraw cash without needing a card or PIN; which has benefited refugees and low-income citizens, who are now able to get access to their money.
Biometric Update and Reed further detailed how the eye-scanning technology is being deployed throughout the country in a variety of ways:
The introduction of the EyePay Network further solidified IrisGuard’s role in financial inclusion, as the system integrates with existing financial infrastructure to offer biometrically verified transactions, even for those without bank accounts. It is now being used in various government welfare programs, such as the National Aid Fund (NAF), which distributes millions of dollars to those in need.
“All we do is provide the backbone technology that allows registration at many hundreds of points, initially over 400 points with UNHCR. We then provide the infrastructure to now allow refugees to be paid. That started in 2016 where the United Nations gave somewhere between $100 and $150 per month to families who are registered,” Reed continues.
“There is a registration of every family member, and there is a case number that is assigned to the family, and the head of the family, as long as they’re over 18 years of age. They can then go to a variety of different points to receive cash aid from the UNHCR. We’ve now been doing that for eight years and we’ve moved over roughly $3.5 billion through the systems, purely authenticated utilizing our technology and no other means of ID is required.”
In collaboration with the Jordanian government, IrisGuard has contributed to the development of the country’s digital services. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) launched the Sanad e-government portal, which integrates IrisGuard’s biometrics for secure access. To date, over a million Jordanians have registered on this platform, enabling them to access government services remotely and securely.
The application of IrisGuard’s technology has extended to various sectors, including healthcare and land registration. For example, Reed explains that nurses renewing their qualifications are now verified through iris scans, ensuring that only the rightful individual can complete the process. Similarly, the Ministry of Justice uses iris recognition to validate land purchases, preventing fraud and ensuring the integrity of property transactions.
IrisGuard’s technology has also been deployed by Jordan Post integrating it into their processes to authenticate Jordanian citizens abroad. This capability allows for secure and efficient passport renewals, even for those far from home, by verifying identity through an iris scan.
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The WinePress has reported on a number of other instances of iris and facial recognition scanners being deployed simultaneously, further expanding the digital trap and biometric slave state; which are of course needed to facilitate the coming mark of the beast system.
Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: [17] And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. [18] Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
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[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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Hey Jacob, off topic subject: is your book The Lord of Glory going to be available sometime soon? I was looking to purchase a few copies to hand out .
I am hoping to have it ready by sometime in October, the absolute latest before Thanksgiving, Lord willing.
Will there be enough copies made available? I’m interested too in purchasing. I didn’t get buy one the first time and have been hoping there would be another opportunity for me again.
Yes, there’ll be plenty.
You’ll own nothing and be like numbered like cattle. Yeah, noooo! God doesn’t like this and will not tolerate it for his children.
God can give you a cloak of invisibility, cause them confusion and blindness. Theme throughout all the Old & New Testament.
Great thank you, the Lord has giving you many gifts to his glory, which are a blessing to the body of Christ. Keep up the work the Lord has given you.
Thank you and thanks for your support!