du, the telecom and digital services provider, has announced that its du Tech National Hypercloud has received official certification and endorsement from the UAE Cybersecurity Council.
The certification establishes the platform as the first compliant, secure, and sovereign cloud infrastructure approved for deployment across both public and private sectors in the UAE.
The certification underscores a broader national push toward digital sovereignty, combining du Tech’s local operational expertise with hyperscale cloud capabilities aligned to global standards.
By ensuring that data remains within national borders while meeting international benchmarks, the platform aims to remove barriers to enterprise and government cloud migration.
Jasim Al Awadi Chief ICT Officer du
“The UAE Cybersecurity Council certification for our National Hypercloud platform represents our commitment to the 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.”
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, emphasized that the certification aligns with ongoing national efforts to enhance cybersecurity resilience and address challenges linked to cloud adoption.
Al Kuwaiti highlighted the importance of establishing robust standards that safeguard national data while enabling innovation and global connectivity.
The initiative also supports the UAE’s ambition to strengthen its position as a global hub for technology and innovation, while reinforcing international confidence in its digital infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.
The endorsement comes amid rising demand across sectors such as healthcare, finance, and government for cloud solutions that deliver high performance without compromising on security or compliance. du Tech’s National Hypercloud is designed to meet these needs through a locally operated yet globally standardized architecture.
By integrating hyperscale capabilities with stringent local data governance, the platform ensures full data residency while maintaining scalability, performance, and flexibility.
