Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Age of AI As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, organisations face new cybersecurity challenges that traditional security measures may not fully address. To help organisations respond to these emerging risks, the International…

Understanding VARA Regulations in Dubai Dubai has established a regulatory framework to support the responsible growth of the virtual asset industry. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) regulates virtual asset activities in Dubai, excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).…

Cybersecurity Testing, Incident Management, Business Continuity, Outsourcing, Data Protection and Internal Controls In Part 1, we explored four key areas of the CBUAE compliance landscape: Operational Risk Management, Operational Resilience, ICT & Cybersecurity Risk Management, and UAE Information Assurance requirements.…

Cybersecurity, GRC, Operational Risk and Operational Resilience Requirements Banks and Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs) operating in the UAE are subject to a comprehensive regulatory framework established by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). CBUAE requirements address key areas including…

Cyber threats continue to increase across the financial sector as institutions become more dependent on digital platforms, cloud services, third-party technology providers and interconnected systems. To strengthen cyber resilience within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority…

Building a Responsible AI Governance Framework and Achieving ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Readiness Client Overview A government organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence across its operations and digital services. AI-enabled solutions were being used and…