HID Global has announced that Saudi Arabia has increased requirements for national ID cards based on the company's LaserCard OSM (optical security media) technology. Â The multiple technology smart cards are issued to Saudi citizens for identification, e-government, and regional travel purposes.Â
“The Saudi Arabia programme is a leading example of how a single card that integrates multiple technologies can deliver world-class protection and functionality,” said Uwe Ludwig, LaserCard's Vice-President of Sales, EMEA. “After six years, we are proud that the programme continues to provide security and law enforcement authorities with a key asset in preventing counterfeiting and fraudulent use of vital documents.” Â
LaserCard, part of HID Global, is a trusted supplier of secure Government ID solutions that are at the forefront of advanced ID credential design, manufacturing, ID system integration and end-to-end support services. Together with its partners, LaserCard enables government customers to protect their borders, citizens and services, and helps commercial clients safeguard their employees and assets.
