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Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 are joining forces to scale AI-powered cyber defence across the UAE government, according to a Microsoft Source headline published on 30 September.
Why it mattersThe headline identifies the partners and the aim, but provides no detail on the technology, deployment timetable or government agencies involved. It is a meaningful signal of AI’s expanding role in public-sector cyber security, though the operational picture remains to come.
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Microsoft AI Watch Update What changedComputer Weekly reports that the planned UAE government deployment centres on Microsoft’s MDASH AI-powered cyber security platform. The organisations say it is intended to help security teams find vulnerabilities, prioritise risks and strengthen security through automated analysis and AI models.
The rollout is planned in phases, beginning with awareness sessions, pilot programmes, technical workshops and onboarding for participating government entities. The UAE Cyber Security Council is expected to support evaluation through the National AI Test and Validation Lab.
Core42, Microsoft’s sovereign cloud partner in the UAE, is set to provide onboarding, integration and operational guidance, with security, privacy and resilience among its stated priorities.
Sources and evidence
- Microsoft, UAE Cyber Council and Core42 deploy AI cyber defence across government - Computer Weekly: Computer Weekly reports that Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 plan a phased deployment of Microsoft’s MDASH AI-powered cyber security platform across UAE government entities, with pilots and testing support and Core42 providing implementation services.
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