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UAE Moves Microsoft MDASH Toward Government Cybersecurity Pilots
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE Cyber Security Council, Core42, Microsoft, and Open Innovation AI are initiating a phased pilot program for Microsoft’s MDASH cybersecurity system within UAE government entities, complemented by technical workshops and integration with the National AI Test and Validation Lab.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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The UAE government is opening a channel to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity tools that differentiate service providers via sovereign cloud control. You in cybersecurity should prepare to pitch or partner now as this setup bypasses typical procurement delays.
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2 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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