Dubai one of the premium world aviation hubs has said no to full-body scanners at the airports, saying it was violative of privacy of passengers.
Dubai one of the premium world aviation hubs has said no to full-body scanners at the airports, saying it was violative of privacy of passengers.
The use of these scanners hampers the movement of passengers and invades their privacy, Brigadier Ahmed bin Thani, Director of the Airport Security Department of the Dubai Police said.
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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has not instructed airports to use them on passengers, but airports in some countries, especially in the West, are using them, he said.
According to Ahmed bin Thani, the other devices used in the airport can ensure safety and security. He said his department has made preparations to handle the summer rush. Employees of the Department of Naturalisation and Residency have been trained to speed up the procedures.
Bin Thani said the passengers also must show responsibility by abiding by the laws for ensuring smooth movement. They must not indulge in banned practices like carrying sharp tools and batteries in shoes, more than 100ml of milk or liquids in hand luggage, drugs or any other objects that would affect passengers' safety.
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