du announced that du Tech National Hypercloud has received certification from the UAE Cybersecurity Council, becoming the first sovereign cloud platform approved for public and private sector deployment in the United Arab Emirates.
The certification validates that the National Hypercloud meets the UAE’s most stringent national security standards for data residency and protection, effectively addressing the critical “trust barrier” that has historically limited cloud adoption among government entities and critical infrastructure organizations. This milestone represents a convergence of du Tech’s local expertise and its world-class hyperscale technology, and the UAE government’s commitment to digital sovereignty.
Jasim Al Awadi, CICTO at du, said: “The UAE Cybersecurity Council certification for our National Hypercloud platform represents our commitment to UAE’s digital sovereignty and cybersecurity leadership. We aim to remove barriers to cloud adoption by establishing a new gold standard for secure, sovereign cloud infrastructure. It also positions du Tech as the primary strategic partner for the UAE’s broader digital enablement and cybersecurity strategy while maintaining global connectivity and innovation standards”.
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for UAE Government, affirmed that this step comes within the framework of the Cybersecurity Council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s digital sovereignty and solidify its leadership in the field of cybersecurity. This aimed at addressing the challenges associated with adopting cloud computing systems and establishing new standards for secure and sovereign cloud infrastructure, enabling digital transformation, and supporting the national cybersecurity ecosystem.
He added that these efforts ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of innovation and global connectivity, enhance the country’s ability to keep pace with global technological advancements, and guarantee the protection of national data and the safeguarding of vital interests. Furthermore, reinforce the country’s position as a leading destination for technology and innovation, while strengthening international confidence in its digital infrastructure.
The endorsement comes at a critical juncture as organizations across healthcare, finance, government, and critical infrastructure sectors increasingly seek cloud solutions that can deliver enterprise-grade capabilities without compromising on security or regulatory compliance. du Tech’s National Hypercloud platform addresses these requirements by providing a locally-operated, internationally-standardized cloud environment that maintains complete alignment with UAE cybersecurity frameworks.
du Tech has combined hyperscale-class cloud capabilities with the security assurance of local operation within UAE borders. The platform’s architecture ensures complete data residency while maintaining the performance, scalability, and innovation capabilities that organizations require for digital transformation initiatives.
