CNN Market Place Middle East

SHOW #143

IN FOCUS: BANKING ON BIOMETRICS

Scanning the eye for security purposes may sound like a scene from the Hollywood blockbuster "Minority Report," but for a small Jordanian company it is not only a reality but big business. IrisGuard, established in 2001, has taken the eye scanning technology and developed it for commercial use. From ATM machines to airport scanners, this week MME takes a look at the changing face of security technology and potentially bringing it into the home for social networking and online banking.

FACETIME: RICHARD BRANSON, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, VIRGIN GROUP

Located in 29 countries, Virgin is one of the world’s most recognised brands. From a deal with Abu Dhabi’s Aabar to look into space travel to stem cell storage in Qatar, the man behind the company Richard Branson, is expanding his presence in the region. This week MME talked to the business tycoon and entrepreneur about his latest venture into the region.