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UAE Information Assurance Regulation compliance in Dubai
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Who asks for UAE Information Assurance Regulation in Dubai
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UAE Information Assurance Regulation compliance in Dubai at a glance
The UAE Information Assurance Regulation is issued by the federal Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority for critical entities, and Dubai adds its own layer through the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, which develops an Information Security Regulation for Dubai Government entities and certain critical non-government entities. A company in Dubai therefore asks two questions: is it a critical entity under the federal policy, and is it a Dubai Government entity or one of their suppliers? Compliance is shown through documented controls and internal assessment rather than a certificate, and the route depends on the answers. Sterling's Dubai office builds the control set, risk register and evidence pack, with Effivity and Sterling Academy included. The national requirements are on the UAE page.
Why UAE Information Assurance Regulation in Dubai
- Suppliers to Dubai Government entitiesThe Dubai Electronic Security Centre sets a separate emirate-level regulation these entities apply.
- Critical operators in Jafza's energy and logistics sectorsFederal critical-entity policy may reach operators of oil and gas and logistics infrastructure.
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Take the UAE IA Standard readiness checkWhat drives UAE Information Assurance Regulation in Dubai
- Dubai Electronic Security Centre (Law No. (15) of 2024): Information Security Regulation for Dubai Government entities and certain critical non-government entities local authority
What UAE Information Assurance Regulation requires
Strip away the vocabulary and the UAE Information Assurance Regulation requires an entity to comply in six areas of information assurance.
The detail is on the global hub: UAE Information Assurance Regulation explained →
How Sterling delivers UAE Information Assurance Regulation in Dubai
Sterling's Dubai office reviews systems and control evidence on site. One team carries the work from scoping to sign-off.
- End to end, from one team
- Effivity ISO & GRC software
- Preferential Sterling Academy access, with complimentary awareness training for your people
- Internal auditor training for your audit team, as applicable to your standard
- Vulnerability assessment on ISMS engagements
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Regulations and accreditation for UAE Information Assurance Regulation in the UAE
The laws, regulators and accreditation route for UAE Information Assurance Regulation apply across the UAE, Dubai included. They are set out on the country page: UAE Information Assurance Regulation compliance in the UAE →
Standards Dubai organisations combine with UAE Information Assurance Regulation
UAE Information Assurance Regulation in Dubai: questions clients ask
Is there a UAE IA certificate?
Not in the sense of an ISO certificate. Compliance is shown through documented controls and assessment under the regulation, so do not expect an accredited certification body to issue one. Confirm the evidence that is accepted with the regulator that applies to you, whether federal or the Dubai Electronic Security Centre.
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Sources
- Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) — dlp.dubai.gov.ae (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) — jafza.ae
- Dubai Electronic Security Centre (Law No. (15) of 2024): Information Security Regulation for Dubai Government entities and certain critical non-government entities — dlp.dubai.gov.ae (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
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