UAE Cyber Security Council advances Microsoft MDASH for government pilots

Core42: Core42 is a G42 company focused on delivering sovereign-enabled public cloud infrastructure and compliance-focused controls for sensitive deployments. It is providing the deployment infrastructure and operational support for MDASH in the UAE initiative, emphasizing security, privacy, and control under sovereign frameworks. Core42’s role supports the integration of AI-driven cybersecurity tools into government environments. Microsoft: Microsoft develops MDASH, a multi-model AI system designed to identify, validate, and prioritize software vulnerabilities across codebases. The company is partnering with UAE government and industry entities to advance MDASH into government cybersecurity pilots and integrate it with code safety capabilities at the National AI Test and Validation Lab. This collaboration targets earlier detection of weaknesses in software supporting critical digital services. Open Innovation AI: Open Innovation AI collaborates on UAE national projects involving AI testing, validation, and cybersecurity integration. It is supporting MDASH’s incorporation into the National AI Test and Validation Lab and participates alongside the Cyber Security Council in lab operations. The organization contributes to efforts assessing the security, safety, and trustworthiness of AI models and applications. UAE Cyber Security Council: The UAE Cyber Security Council is the primary government body responsible for national cybersecurity policies, initiatives, and resilience efforts in the United Arab Emirates. It is directing the phased rollout of Microsoft’s MDASH system for participating government entities, including oversight of pilots, workshops, and alignment with national priorities. The council also governs the National AI Test and Validation Lab, which focuses on evaluating AI models, agents, and applications for security and trustworthiness. National AI Lab: The UAE National AI Test and Validation Lab, established earlier this year under Cyber Security Council governance with Open Innovation AI participation, provides a controlled environment for testing AI models, agents, and applications. Sovereign Cloud: Core42’s Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud offering is designed to support AI and cybersecurity deployments while preserving security, privacy, and operational control for government users. Government AI Capacity: Dubai maintains a dedicated AI training program for government employees as part of broader public-sector efforts to build expertise in AI technologies and applications.