Yes. UAE residents applying for an Italy Schengen visa must provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo) at VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. This requirement applies to applicants aged 12 years and above. If you have submitted biometrics for a Schengen visa within the past 59 months (almost 5 years), they may be reused, and you might not need to attend in person again. However, first-time applicants and those whose biometrics have expired must appear at the Visa Application Centre to provide their fingerprints and facial image.