Dubai: Schengen border authorities can temporarily ease biometric checks under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) when congestion becomes severe, as the framework allows member states to reduce or suspend certain procedures to prevent excessive queues, according to Reuters and guidance cited by airport operators. The EES, which became fully operational on April 10, 2026, replaces manual passport stamping with a digital system that records entries and exits of non-EU nationals using biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, according to the European Commission. The system applies at the first point of entry into the Schengen area and is designed to track overstays and strengthen border controls. Under the framework, border authorities retain discretion to scale back biometric enrolment in exceptional circumstances, particularly when passenger flows risk overwhelming airport infrastructure.…